Dharwad. The adepts asked Shri Kumarswamiji to build a temple with His own money and place the spiritual power which He had accumulated in His 50-years long penanace. At the mandate of the adepts from Gyanganj Ashram. He was simple as a child and baffling as the sphinx. to the world and as 'Baba' to his disciples. He combined an inscrutable mystery with an inexhaustible variety. telepathy. into large quantities. He held eternity in the hollow of his palm. These miracles go to prove to us mortals his super-human powers by which he infused 'Confidence in Divinity' for the upliftment of society and alleviated its sufferings. healing the sick and deformed. bringing back the dead to life. to see through walls and go across them without hindrance. Yogis of his calibre have been very few in this world. who could transmit spirituality with just a touch or a look and convert even the most degraded amongst men into saints in a matter of moments. Perfume Saint. His loving touch chastened and exalted. sweets and fruits. Accordingly Shri Kumarswamiji's elder Guru-bandhu. what in common parlance are called 'mirracles'. Shri Kumarswamiji consulted with his Gurudeva and the adepts from Gyanganj Ashram. Such a one was Yogirajadhiraj Shri Vishuddhanand Paramahansadeva. In him indeed.Paramhansa Vishuddhanand Ji Gandhababa is His Holiness Shri Kumarswamiji's Guru-bandhu (brother-disciple) from his past life.
.. The Divine Temple is maintained in strict accordance with the rules laid by the adepts from Jnanganj ashram. producing scents. clairvoyance. soothed and sustained. It has 7 mantras written on the wall which holds Shri Swamiji's spiritual power. incompatibles automatically reconciled themselves. Such Yogis are the teachers of all teachers. seeing things far distant. multiplying small amounts of food etc. The Divine Temple does not have any image or idol or deity. people who have transcended the lower self and have attained Siddhis (extra-sensory-perceptions) and psycho-kinesis. He enchanted and haunted. to move objects at a distance. The adepts also told Shri Kumarswamiji that they would send one of their adepts (Siddhapurush) from Jnanganj to reside in the Divine Temple. power to read minds. transmuted and exhilirated. Towards the end of His life. Yogiraj Shri Vishuddhanand Paramahansadeva was soul personified. the highest manifestation of God in man. popularly known as Gandha Baba. converting one form of matter into another. the Divine Temple in 1995 at Tapovan. the power of man's mind and will. He raised creatures of dust to the heights of emphyrean. Shri Kumarswamiji built Divya Devalaya. i.
Paramhansa Abhayananadji from Jnanganj Ashram His numberless miracles relate to subjects like travel through space.a quality that attracted us humans so much to him. Paramhansa Shri Vishuddhanand Ji Gandhbaba has come to stay in the Divine Temple at Dharwad in his subtle body. We cannot see God except through them and hence we worship them. precognition. appearing simultaneously in several distant places at the same instant. Since ages India has been the home of true Yogis. while at the same time so graceful and surpassingly human . for His Sadhana (penance and spiritual practices) in this life was not complete and asked them what should be next course of action therefore. the over-soulincarnate.e. As a Guru. to foretell future events and even to mentally cause or change the motion of physical objects.

both are necessary for success in God-realization. sadhana by itself will beget Kripa and provide the needed prop in the form of a Guru (preceptor). great supernatural powers to do things. He particularly loved children and enjoyed their company.e. He would sit quietly for hours in the presence of his disciples. viz. Chandra-vijnan. giving them time and opportunity for introspection and nam-japa. Self-realization is possible only through constant practice of Yoga-kriya. stellar science. etc. In effect. Baba used to say. lunar science. Through constancy in Kriya. ''Karmebhyo Namah' i. one can change even his destiny. wind-science.'' His main aim was to wake up his disciples and devotees from the slumber caused by the indriyas. a jawa flower into a coral and a bela flower into a sphatik (crystal ball). ''Attachment is the cause of unhappiness and this cycle of birth and death. God himself descends in the form of a real Guru. compassionate and generous at heart and helpful to one and all. scriptures and rituals . From the age of fourteen. One's own sadhana (effort) and the Kripa (grace) of Mahashakti. He played with them and showed them little tricks and miracles. While enunciating the principle of Rishi Patanjali. affability. Baba spent the next twelve years under rigorous training in 'Yoga' and 'Natural Sciences' like Surya-Vijnan. like the children learn the alphabet through pictures. which delude one first into thinking that they give one real happiness.. He was never after name and fame and did not like making disciples indiscriminately. Baba's main stress was on Kriya-karma. We have to realize religion through constant practice and this realization is a long process. Baba shunned fruitless gossip. and indifference to sin instead of hate and repulsion. However. To attain 'realization' we have to pass through the concrete and then come to the abstract. sound science and KohanaVijnan. theories. ''Jatyantar parinamah prakrityapurat''. Shri Vishuddhanand was an exception amongst Yogis. Vayu-vijnan. This total unqualified surrender is the key to success. He had overcome his ego completely. in the very ancient secret Gyanganj Yogashram in Tibet. solar science. There are no jumping steps. Baba's greatness comprised of a combination of sweetness. to find later that the happiness was only transient and unreal. takes hold of the 'being' and helps him in his salvation. He was very kind. and attained excellence in all of them. One only needs to surrender completely to the Guru and act according to his instructions. Through his yogic power of Iccha-shakti.which all are only aids to religion. Shabda-Vijnan. doctrines. ''Do it ! Do it ! Keep doing it !''
. He entertained them with jokes and funny stories with morals. Baba was a great appreciator of fine qualities and good character in people. supreme knowledge. he practically demonstrated conversion of a rose flower into jawa.According to Yogiraj.. he planted grapes on the branch of a Jamun tree and that of a castor tree and transformed an old Jawa-flower-tree into one of rose. Nakshatra-Vijnan. 'Religion consists of realization. Self-realization through the control of mind is the only way to salvation. that one thing can be converted into another by transplanting into it the deficient particles of the latter after attracting the same from nature. we have to work up the ladder step by step. documents. compassion for all and assistance to the needy. Instant of Time Science. He had developed the feelings of friendship and happiness (instead of jealousy) at seeing the prosperity of others. not of reason. He would say.

Baba kept a constant vigil over his disciples. in the form of a railway porter. 7. a beggar or a mendicant.. 8. 2. he was not confined to his physical body. leaving his devotees to work out the answer. Another peculiarity of Baba was that instead of answering a question directly he would sometimes send the questioner to someone who is found to be reading the same very thing in a scripture and thus get an answer to his question. talking and doing. Baba most frequently taught through actions and self-example what most preceptors tried to teach through words.g. the supreme self. He travelled at will in subtle body and spoke of his travels over great distances of space and time to his disciples at times. but he presents himself even today in different forms. It may truly be said of him that he is alive even now though he took mahasamadhi in 1937. 4. e. what they were thinking. 3.
. Once he is able to establish his contact with the self again. In times of emergency he would even appear before them in physical or subtle astral form as appropriate and help them out of a difficult situation. at so many places simultaneously before his disciples and devotees. It appears only relevant to give here a few facts about Baba for a proper understanding of the personality of the great soul in the correct perspective. Man is suffering because he has got torn away from his moorings . to cure them of their illnesses. He used to say. He belonged to a hidden spiritual hierarchy. ''I place each one of you in the state and situation needed for your advancement. The sole aim of life is to get back to your real self and get established permanently in your own conscious self. all his troubles and miseries will automatically come to an end. Even when in flesh in this earthly life. 5. He knew from day-to-day nay moment-to-moment. He had the peculiat art of giving information to particular individuals in the midst of a group in a way that they alone could understand and not the other members of the group. Kolkata Shri Vishuddhanand Paramahansadeva passed away in July 1937. Baba was living and operating in other worlds also besides this world in invisible forms. even when hundreds of miles away from them. 6. He could sometimes speak in parables. Shri Baba had the power to guide the dead as well as those living.'' Yogis never die !
Paramhansa Vishuddhanand Ji's Life-size statue (built during HIS life-time) at Kali-ghat. protect them against accidents and help them out of their predicaments and troubles. etc. Gurudeva had taken total responsibility for his disciples.his real self. I also give you and do for you just as much as is really necessary. 1.

Through very austere spiritual practices and the extraordinary grace of Deities.'' 12. This website can be best viewed in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6. think of me and I will be with you. He was very kind-hearted and considerate. he acquired complete knowledge of all the truths and realities of the inner and outer worlds and thereafter attained the supreme state of selfrealization. whether he directed the actions of some other person. an ardent disciple of Shri Babaji for the benefit of Babaji's devotees across the world. do you come across a pure and pious soul like him.Shri Vishuddhanand Paramahansadeva's physical body was extraordinary. Only those who were familiar with his ways could make out the meaning of what he said or did and that too only when it was intended for their understanding. He had the most detailed knowledge of distant events and circumstances. I will never allow any of you disciples to escape from me. Paramhansa Vishuddhananda Ji Gandhbaba Baba's Personality The Personality of Yogiraj Vishuddhanand Paramahansa .0 and higher with screen resolution 1024 by 768 pixels."Yogirajadhiraj Swami VISHUDDHANAND PARAMAHANSADEVA. He never spoke untruth and meaningless jargon. in whom you find a very balanced mixture of grandeur coupled with extreme compassion. Also. He had a strict sense of discipline. Burdwan or Calcutta.. Baba used to say. He had reached the very climax in all three Yogas of Karma. His character was spotless. Only keep faith and I will do the rest. his spiritual practices were wonderful and his way of life exceptional in many ways. Baba's body
. He was a self-realized Yogi of exemplary character. He had an independent nature and his behaviour with all was always very charming and courteous. ''Having undertaken responsibility for you. regularity and adherence to rules and regulations. The above information is taken from the book . Baba exerted a tremendous influence over his devotees. causing a remarkable change in their life-style for their spiritual upliftment. Very rarely in the world today. he could do so without interrupting his normal activities at his ashrams at Kashi. Gyan & Bhakti and finally attained Prem. Life & Philosophy" by Nand Lal Gupta. He possessed a very keen intellect and would accomplish jobs with dexterity and skill.9. 11. I will give you what you want if it be to your benefit and wish that you will in due time desire what I want to give you. Wherever you may be. 10. or himself materialized in a distant place to play his part there.

to 3.m. till 3. After awaking at 11. mung or chana dal.. His body was surcharged with electromagnetic current of such high intensity that poisonous insects like wasps. mosquitos etc.m. On another occasion. the Banalinga could not withstand the intensity of Baba's gaze and burst.00 p. Baba's Gaze Through the intensity of his gaze.00 p. Baba's Food Baba used to eat only once in a day. Baba extracted the chronic disease of a very sick person through his gaze. unlike ours. Amongst vegetables he particularly preferred ochcha (very small karela).00 p. a disciple. zamikand.'' Baba just pushed his hand through a wall which was quite a distance away.30 a.00 p. If for any special reason he failed to take his meals by this time. Then he would take yet another half an hour or more to descend from that
. He used to say that sleep during these two hours is most refreshing and sound. 'Jagadamba'. hornets. Baba's Sleep Baba would go to sleep at 9. ''Baba. after obtaining special permission. after the morning Bhog and Arati of the Deities was over. This might consist of one or two batashas. by just elongating his arm and his hand was visible on the other side of the wall.30 p. brinjal. he set ablaze the silk sheet lying on the shoulders of the astrologer-pundit during his stay at Burdwan. Suddenly quite a few 'sphatics'. he would sit on his Asan and perform his Kriya worship. Baba did not need to inhale the polluted air from the outside atmosphere. cooked along with raw papaya in it. Baba's perspiration and faeces matter were also full of fragrance. breath and mind all get purified serially one after the other. one or two pieces of banana. would die instantly they bit him. brush his teeth. When he fixed it on to a Banalinga. exactly by the watch and get up at 11. His body always emitted the Padma Gandha (lotus fragrance) continuously. His food usually consisted of rice.m.m. a rasogulla or chamcham or a bit of bundi or khir � any one or two of these picked out of leftover from the pattal (plate formed of big leaves of trees) of a Kumari after she had finished eating plus a little halwa of Gopalji's Bhog. Baba considered a 'Kumari' to be the true manifestation on this earth of God mother. Baba pushed these big crystal balls back into his legs through the tiny pores of his body. at about 10a. Thereafter one's body.00 a. Similarly on another occasion. At the time of worship the whole worship-room used to get filled with lotus-fragrance..As a result of austere practice.m. black-bees. he used to forego his meals altogether for that day. He would rather breathe self-purified air from within his body and that too through his navel and not through the nose as we humans normally do. is there any difference between a Yogi's body and that of an ordinary person? Seemingly they look so much alike. massage oil on to his body and take a bath. and equal to six to eight hours later during day time. Thereafter from 11. It is equal to four hours sleep from 11. This stage is reached when one attains the ability to confine the movement of his breath through Sushumna Nadi. transparent crystal balls oozed out of Baba's legs. Before partaking his food. he would attend the call of nature. Also a Shiva-Linga crystal brought by a Sadhu to test Baba's Yoga-Shakti could not withstand Baba's gaze and was blown to pieces. Once a disciple put a question to Baba. patal or parwal and ninua or torai. His body had been highly purified and that is why the air inside his body was pure too. was pressing Baba's legs (Baba would not normally allow anybody to touch his feet or body).m.m. his first morsel would invariably be a bit of 'Kumari Prasad'.m. kashiphal or sitaphal.

straightforwardness.Karma Baba was a great exponent of extreme one-pointed devotion to duty as per the tenets of the Shastras. I was the first to leap from the branch to catch hold of the mango. anything. He was never satisfied with mere showmanship but wanted sincere service and unfailing application to one's Karma or Kriya. would happen exactly as uttered. I found myself being flown over the Vindhyachal hills by my Guru Swami Bhriguram Paramahansa. He is never known to have spoken a lie throughout his whole life. And as long as you are there to protect me. This shows how stupidly straightforward and simple-minded Baba Vishuddhanand was. he said.
. full of innocence. His nature was like that of a child. If. I can afford to be stupid again. When I regained consciousness. 'Truth and nothing but the Truth' was his motto. Besides being very generous at heart he had a very charitable disposition. Kalidas was cutting that very branch of the tree on which he was sitting. After all. Simplicity of Nature Baba related a story of his own stupidity as follows: ''I was no less foolish than the poet Kalidas. irrespective of the consequences. he said. He advised his disciples also never to take the line of untruth. ''Sir. ''Unless you do your duty assiduously. thereafter coming out of his mouth. he left. Baba used to say. on top of the hill. ''Now promise that you will not repeat such a stupid thing again. He was ever gentle and courteous in behaviour and familiarity always brought him closer to you. nothing has happened to me. I just said. He would say that once one got established in Truth. no amount of reading the Shastras. I see absolutely no reason for me to be afraid of anything. he advised against stating it. One day we saw a ripe mango on the branch of a mango tree. humility.'' I did as I was told. and proper conduct in every sphere of life. He was very kind and compassionate particularly towards the poor and those in distress. At this. Without a thought of consequences. ''But why not? I shall do so again. There was not an iota of deceit or conceit in him. He placed me there and called me 'a stupid fool' for the way I had behaved.exhalted supersensuous state of trance to the normal human plane. a fact had to be stated.'' Dada Gurudeva. His Nature Baba was very simple-hearted. Quite a few of us spotted it simultaneously and all rushed to the tree and climbed up. Seeing him. Baba's Devotion to Duty .'' It was like this: ''Once quite a few of us Sanyasis had gone in a group to Vindhyachal hills.'' I replied. suggesting silence in such cases. Then he asked me to eat the mango. On first impulse I refused. I just kept quiet. After applying ointment on to my wounds.'' He was aghast at hearing my reply and just kept staring at me. I got a bit frightened. Owing to the fall from the tree on to the rocks. ''But why not? Was it not for this very mango that all this untoward incident has taken place? Now eat it up. His character was spotless and his conduct exemplary. however. Swami Bhriguram laughed and after placing his hand of blessing over my head. but came crashing down on to the rocky floor fifty feet below and became unconscious. love. Baba's truthfulness Baba was inflexible in his opposition to untruth. Seeing him wonder-struck. But if any truth was unpleasant. my performance was even a shade better in stupidity. I had received many cuts and bruises on my body and thighs. when he would be in a mood and like to converse with disciples and devotees. truth and honesty.

Birth & Childhood There is a small village by the name of Bandul situated fourteen miles north-east of Burdwan in the state of West Bengal (India) near a place called Bhandar-dihi. I keep watch over you at all times. Guru-Shishya-Sambandh. he did not allow his mental equilibrium and tranquility of mind to be disturbed and kept calm and composed. Scriptures can only show you the way but you shall reach your goal only by treading it yourself sincerely and steadily.'' Baba's Non-Attachment As per the orders of his Guru. Yogabhyas is the real purpose of life and continuous effort in that direction. And soon after. son and daughter. ''It is the same as between father and son. Maharshi Mahatapa.. But during his whole lifetime he never got engrossed in worldliness (materialism) and false attachment. well-known for their piety.Birth and Childhood Shri Vishuddhanand. he lost his son Haridas and the daughter also. This could have turned any human being insane. There lived. He proved to the hilt. Baba said. bit by bit. His wife bore him two sons and a daughter. In the year 1911. It is only to those who fail to interpret them accurately at times. Whenever anybody brought any apparent incongruity to Baba's notice. Baba adopted the life of a householder. Unceasing effort is of inestimable value. The death of a single close relative causes so much mental agony and here Baba had to face the death of wife. He kept himself mentally aloof from all attachment to worldly beings of things.'' Paramhansa Vishuddhananda Ji Gandhbaba . was popularly called Gandha-Baba (Gandha in Sanskrit means fragrance) because an all-pervading sweet lotus-like fragrance always used to emanate from his body. save you from pitfalls and accidents. that some statements made therein appear to be wrong. The elder son was named Durgadas and the younger Haridas. in quick succession. the enlightened Param-Siddha Yogi. Taking it all very philosophically as the will of the Creator. help you out from difficult situations and am all the time engaged in forthering your spiritual progress. is going to give you Gyan (knowledge). the real Karma. You can change your destiny even by dint of persistent arduous practice.e. four of them. he would prove the veracity of the Shastras by practical demonstration and remove the last iota of doubt from hsi mind. He used to emphatically state that every word of what was stated in the Hindu Shastras was true. in 1853. a son to Shri Akhil Chandra Chattopadhyaya and
. In this family was born. Baba's Compassion Once when asked about his relationships with his disciples. but Baba bore the losses and grief with great fortitude. i.even for a million of years. Baba lost his wife and the same year his mother also. since a very long time. cure your diseases.'' Such was Baba's non-attachment. a religious way of life and hospitality. the dictum of the Shastras that ''One who has attained self-realization is no longer affected by the sad happenings and griefs of this world. a little after the establishment of the Ashram at Bondul. a Chattopadhyaya Brahmin family. mother. Baba's Implicit Faith In the Veracity of the Shastras (scriptures) Shri Baba had implicit faith in the veracity of the Shastras.

Complete change in the way of life One day. he got out of the water and came to the boy on the bank and placed his hand on the boy's head. the baby exhibited extraordinary magnetic attraction for his parents and visitors through his charing features. From its very birth. So thinking. He experienced great relief. Glimpses of Greatness From his very childhood Bholanath gave evidence of uncommon spiritual and moral gifts. They took Bholanath with the idol of Shyam Sunder to the house with great jubilation. But the Almighty had some other plans for Bholanath.D. in about 1866 A. On reaching the bank he saw a Sanyasi taking his bath in the river Ganga. smile and grace. he gets salvation. he was coming down the steps from the roof of his house. Soon it was evening time and the lamp in the puja-room was lighted. so the reprimand that his uncle had given him must really be the doing of Shri Shyam Sunder. Bholanath felt as if a slab of ice had been placed on his burning head. clasped it to his chest and jumped into the house-pond with a view to commit suicide for the insult meted out to him by God through his uncle Chandranath. This uncalled-for reprimand touched Bholanath's sensitivity to the core. having despaired of his life. when Bholanath was about 13 years old. I will cure you of this in no time. A search for it started. The pain became intolerable so much so that Bholanath started crying. But the wonder of wonders happened. they were wonder struck to withness the scene. the real doer being God himself. Thereafter the Sanyasi pulled out a herb from the shrubs on the bank and gave it to
. Nevertheless whichever way Bholanath moved. He impressed everyone as a soul descended from the higher world.his wife Shrimati Raj Rajeshwari Devi. He exhibited great strength of character. Accidentally he stepped upon the dog sitting at the foot of the stairs. his body twisting. all the unbearable pain vanished and hope of life revived in him once again. he took hold of the idol of Shyam Sunder from his Puja-soom. untiring strength and fearlessness. one evening started treading towards the bank of the Ganga (Gangaghat) with a view to put an end to his life there. the deity. The whole atmosphere at the time of his birth was supremely calm. the water became shallow and never reached above his knees. He was struck with wonder to see that a column of water would rise up when the Sanyasi would emerge from the water and would go down with his dip under the water and curiously the phenomenon was repeated with every dip. It was a mad dog and its poison soon spread throughout the body causing excruciating pain. turning and smarting. ''My dear child. the air gentle and fragrant and everything around looking at its best so that it appeared as if nature too was rejoining and extremely happy at the birth of this great soul. determination. Once Bholanath was severely reprimanded by his uncle Chandranath for no fault. He thought that since a man is only an instrument in the hands of God. Accordingly Bholanath. why are you so upset with the excrutiating pain? Just wait a minute. Hindus believe that if one breathes his last on the bank of the pious river Ganga or in its stream. or so. No treatment proved to be of any avail and finally everybody lost hope of Bholanath's life. In consideration of his very simple innocent nature his parents called him Bhola Nath .'' And so saying. as his end now seemed certain. Even Bholanath was surprised. When the search-party came to the pond. The pond was full of deep water. The Sanyasi spotted Bholanath and called out to him in a deep sweet voice saying. His self-consciousness was aroused. Here was yet another example of Bholanath's belief that God alone was the doer of everything. It was discovered that the idol of Shri Shyam Sunder was missing.Bhola in Sanskrit means innocent. The dog instantly bit him.

He asked them both to come to him in the evening. came to his mind. The thought of taking initiation from the Sanyasi and living with him. He once again emphatically reiterated to them all the pit-falls. Apprehensively. By morning the first lap of the journey was covered. practice the asan and mantra. Thereupon. The two felt as if they were walking on a smooth silken carpet. On enquiry Bholanath explained to the Sanyasi that Haripada was an intimate friend of his and he too was very earnest to stay with and under the guidance of the Sanyasi was no other than the great Siddha Yogi Swami Nimanand Paramahansa of the secret Gyanganj Yogashram in Tibet. These will purify his mind and body. From Dhaka in East Bengal they had thus traversed the states of West Bengal and Bihar and a part of Uttar Pradesh . The Sanyasi taught one Yogasan (yogic posture) to Bholanath and gave him a bij-mantra. surrounded by hill ranges on all its four sides. Bholanath reverently made obeisance and his friend Haripada did the same.a stretch of about a thousand kilometres . Bholanath expressed his intense desire before his reverent mother. So saying he suddenly vanished before their very eyes.during the course of a single night. become a famous Yogi. He left the two children at this Ashram and himself went away to some other place. On enquiry they found that they were at the temple of Vindhya-Vasini Ahsta-Bhuja Devi in Vindhyachal town in the district of Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh state of India. Holding one on either side by each hand.Bholanath to chew and told him that the whole poison of the mad-dog-bite will be now expelled from his body with his urine and he will become perfectly fit and healthy once again. Their bandages were removed and they found themselves on top of a barren hillock on which stood a grand temple. Surprisingly the mother gave him permission to go with the Sanyasi. They realized that they had reached some place far away from Bengal. where some saints were residing. As before. It is only through the Almighty's extreme grace and compassion that one out of a million succeed in their goal of self-realization which these two youths. the one who had bestowed a new life on him. Bholanath felt great reverence and gratefulnesss towards the Sanyasi. One day he heard a story about a strange Sanyasi and this revived his old memory. set for themselves that day. Bholanath and Haripada. In due time. The Sanyasi then asked the two boys to stay there free from fear as no wild beast would harm them and not to lose heart till his return to take them on to the Ashram. difficulties and sufferings likely to be encountered on the way. Thereafter he told him to return home. he shall come and take him to his Guru. He also assured him of a long life and told him that he will. This occurrence enhanced their esteem and respect for Swami Nimanand many fold. They found that it was morning and they had
. he let them over forested hills and plains by air route. in due course of time. All set for the great journey to Gyanganj. Bholanath requested the Sanyasi to take him along with him this time as promised earlier. For the present he should stay at home. Swami Nimanand tied cloth bandages on the eyes of each so that they could not see anything. He also told him that he was not his Guru. By and by two years passed yet there was no trace of the Sanyasi. He longed to go and see the Sanyasi and he obtained his mother's permission and went to Bandul with his friend Haripada. Bholanath used to visit a shop in Burdwan market for purchasing day-to-day requirements. he tied bandages over their eyes and took them both with him to an Ashram situated amongst a cluster of hills about twenty kilometres away from Vindyachal. the Sanyasi asked them to confirm if they were still keen to accompany him which they did without the slightest hesitation. On reaching their destination they met the Sanyasi in the morning. He returned after another five days and this time took the children with him by the air route. He disclosed his name to them as Swami Nimananda paramahansa. On reaching the destination the bandages were taken off their eyes. A week passed before the Sanyasi arrived again to take them.

Only Brahmacharis and Yogis fully established in Yoga technique were able to fix their gaze upon it for a while. Shri Mahatapa first transmitted spiritual energy into each one of them by placing his hand on their heads and thereafter gave Bij-mantra to each of them. in a temple and have an Ashram built alongside. The Swami made it clear that it was to be installed in Bondul and Bondul ony. as distance does not present any hindrance or obstacle and is therefore of no consequence to a Yogi. majestic and peaceful. known by the name of Gyanganj Yogashram.to Bholanath as a prize. His sharp intellect and rigorous application enabled him to atain complete mastery over the eight stages of Yoga. ''This is the normally inaccessible and secret Yogashram situated in the midst of the mid-asian highlands. After a stay of nine to ten days at the Ashram. This was a Shivalinga in Gyanganj Yogashram which was exceptionally powerful. Both of them thus became Guru Bhais of Swami Nimanand. After some time Bhriguram Swami directed Bholanath (Vishuddhanand) to instal this Banalinga in the village of his birth viz. but it was in constant use here as an instrument for testing the progress i. approved the action of Shri Bhriguram and blessed Bholanath. the stage of attainment of Yoga-aspirants. Bondul. They claimed that not only was it the property of the Ashram. Bholanath and Haripada were both presented by Swami Nimanand before His Reverent Holiness Shri Mahatapa. He even indicated the spot for its installation saying that on digging at the mentioned spot Trishul (Trident) would be found about
. This Banalinga was greatly instrumental in Bholanath's meteoric rise in the practice of Yoga. one by one.'' Bholanath in Gyanganj (Jnanganj) Ashram Bholanath embarked on his regular training in Yoga in Gyanganj Yogashram. Many people have witnessed the two-fold forms of the Lord viz. Bhriguram Swami explained to them that he had taken the decision to present this Banalinga to Bholanath because he deserved it fully by virtue of his excellent performance and showing in Yoga-practice. Its colour would change after every three hours interval and its hue would thus change eight times during the twenty-four hours of day and night. Shri Bhriguram Paramahansa was greatly impressed by Bholanath's intensity of purpose and dedication. he gave away the ''Harihara Banalinga" . Hence it could not be handed over to an individual.Shivalingam which was in use in the Ashram. Gurudeva. had not yet attained the same proficiency. Besides. calm. And any one of you could go there and offer prayers and concentrate on it.reached a charming celestial place on a plain surrounded on allsides by snow-covere high hill ranges. In appreciation thereof. under the expert guidance of Shri Bhriguram Paramahansa. Ordinary aspirants of Yoga could not fix their gaze at it steadily for any length of time. It was also quite true that this Banalinga would no longer be available at Gyanganj Ashram. Shri Mahatapa Maharaj. Hari (Vishnu) and Hara (Shiva) in it and hence this Shivalinga had been named as Harihara Banalinga. On enquiry. in a period much shorter than other aspirants who inspite of having started earlier. This Banalinga could stand the gaze of Bholanath during his meditation. but it would soon be installed at a very auspicious place in Bengal. for testing the progress of trainees . for initiation. they were told by Swami Nimanand.. its installation in Bengal would be of immense public-benefit. Tibet. The residents of the Ashram took strong objection to the presentation of this Banalinga by Shri Bhriguram Paramahansa to Bholanath.e. Ordinary Linga could not normally stand his gaze and would get shattered to pieces. who was an earlier disciple of Mahatapa Maharaj. It was used for testing the progress of trainees in Yogic Tratak.

Chandra-Vijnan (lunar science). As a result of his adherence to the strict rules of the Brahmacharya period. With all humility. Bholanath had freed himself from the influence of ego and had also developed the spirit of surrender to the will of the Supreme Power. Tapasya (penance) and Samadhi (superconsciousness). solar science. deeds and thoughts are always directed toward promoting the good of the disciple.e. But he used to utilize these Siddhis only for the benefit of mankind. Bholanath developed into a perfect Yogi.. Like in Yoga. Bholanath. with my blessings the influence of your Tapa will increase day by day after marriage instead of declining'' and this proved to be true. I hope my marriage will not stand in the way of my progress in Tapa. Baba converted cotton wool. now Swami Vishuddhanand. Harihar Jnanganj Banlinga (Banduleshwar) at Bandul In this way. He. He learned Vayu-Vijnan (science of natural sciences). into the world for the first time. Mahatapa Maharaj. etc. After his marriage Vishuddhanand pursued his spiritual austerities with even greater vigour and tenacity. ''No. he only enquired of his Guru. Kshana-Vijnan (science of instant of time) and Surya-Vijnan (solar science) etc. implicity believed in the dictum that the Guru's commands. Whenever requested.e. Surya i. i. Bholanath attained great prificiency and mastery in all above sciences also.'' The Guru replied. After having lived as a Sanyasi for four years.. He soon attained the stage of Tirth-Swami and during that period he acquired many additional Yogic Siddhis. Swami Vishuddhanand did not like the idea of marriage. when his Guru. The Harihara Banalinga was installed during auspicious Muhurta (moment) under the name of Bonduleshwara. Baba stayed in Gyanganj Ashram for 12 years. According to Surya-Vijnan there are 360 rays of the sun which go to form the whole creation of the Universe. Paramhansa Ji with Mata Ji
. NakshatraVijnan (astrology). He spared no pains to learn natural sciences under the tutelage of Swami Shyamanand Paramahansa. however. wood. flowers and leaves into stones. he used to provide relief to all relatives or non-relatives in their bodily and mental sufferings and all kinds of troubles. Hence. Up till then this science was confined to the precints of the ancient secrets of Yogashram at Gyanganj in the Himalayas in Tibet and was known only to the ancients. Sun or Savita means 'source of creation'. had acquired many super-natural powers through the constant practice of Mantra Jap (meditation). asked him to marry. by the incidence of appropriate rays of the Sun. Swara-Vijnan (science of sound vibrations). practice of austerity. ''Gurudeva. under the instructions of Swami Bhriguram Paramahansa. he bowed down to his command and agreed to lead the life of a householder. He demonstrated practically how minute particles of ingredients of various objects could be dispersed or assembled and destroyed or created through the proces of Surya-Vijnan. Many people suffering from chronic and virulent diseases were cured just by a single benevolent gaze from him or by the exercise of his will-power. Yogiraj Vishuddhanand Paramhansadeva was the first Yogi-Saint to introduce and propagate Surya-Vijnan.two metres below the ground. Vishuddhanand had unlimited faith in his Guru and he accepted the command of his Guru even though it was not to his own liking.

''Look. Only on the second day in the morning. your body would have been chaired to ashes in a jiffy. Vishuddhashram at Burdwan As per direction of Shri Bhriguram Paramahansa. the whole night passed. except the dent's of snakes fangs on his chest. At the appropriate time. He had completely annihilated his ego and established stable and perpetual communion (yoga) with Maha-Shakti. an ideal in the practice and application of the principles of Karma-yoga. after achieving knowledge and mastery over all the principles and philosophy of the world within and the world without through strenuous and austere spiritual practices and extraordinary grace of God. irrespective how long he took inside. realized Yogi of ideal character. Blood was flowing out of the bitten spot. Vishuddhanand entered the Shiva temple at the pond and told his brother-in-law to ensure that nobody entered the temple till such time as he prayed inside it. When his throat got almost suffocated due to lack of air.'' That man felt very ashamed. Hearing the yell Baba looked in that direction and on spotting the fellow. pure and pious in his day-to-day living. to mention only three out of six of them 1. he was bitten on his chest by a snake. Vishuddhanand went to his in-laws' place at Manteshwar. but there was no visible sign of snake-bite poison.After marriage. He immediately came out of the pond. so nobody disturbed him. Paramhansa Vishuddhananda Ji Gandhbaba at Burdwan Swami Vishuddhanand Paramahansa was a liberated. There he went to the pond for his daily bath. understood what the matter was. He immediately released the air and established the equilibrium and by so doing saved the life of that individual. In the year 1911 Baba shifted to Burdwan. all the air in the room got transfixed and it became impossible for the hidden person to breathe. His eyes were blood-red and the whole body was wet with perspiration. he shouted. Out of that set of rules. As he inhaled air from the atmosphere and retained it within himself. humbly begged pardon and got out of the room. ''Baba He!''. the first Ashram was established by Baba in Burdwan. So one day this gentleman got an opportunity and surreptitiously slipped into Baba's prayer room and hid himself inside before ahnik time. Bhriguram Swami had framed and sent a set of rules to regulate the proper working of this Ashram. Gyan-yoga and Bhakti-yoga. It was named after Baba as 'Vishuddhashram'. But one wily person got obsessed by the wicked desire to find out the method and rituals of Baba's Puja. which apply equally to the other Ashrams established by Baba. The whole day went by. Baba entered the Puja-room to perform his Puja-kriya and bolted the door from inside. the highest state beyond all sense-perception. The pond was overladen with water weeds. the door of the temple was opened from inside and he emerged. He first started with the Paranayam-kriya as usual. it was all pure perception only. even though he was fully aware that Baba performed his Puja in a closed room and nobody was permitted to see how and what he did then. While bathing. He attained salvation. Establishment of Ashrams. There was not the slightest trace of self-ego left in him. If I had not noticed you instantly. an extraordinaary combination of grandeur and sweetness. Thereafter Baba scolded that person and said. In Burdwan people respected Baba with great devotion. Many extraordinary incidents took place furing his stay there. two are particularly important: Whenever any subject regarding Yoga or scriptures or of a confidential nature be under
. never again should you dare to test a Yogi or try to see his Kriya stealthily.

a disciple of Maharshi Mahatapa.discussion with a particular disciple. The Nav-mundi Asan The Nav-Mundi Asan at Kashi Harihar Banlinga Banduleshwar at Bandul Image Courtesy -. This rule applies not only to Bondul Ashram but to the Vishuddhashram at Burdwan and to all other Ashram. The Ashram at Bondul (distt. good samskaras (vasanas carried over from earlier births) and the special grace of the Guru. .
. with no self-interest or attachment to these Ashrams.Permission for entry and stay in the Ashram must not be granted to anybody who comes on worldly business. Gyanganj is an extraordinary spiritual training centre. Brahmacharinis and Paramahansas of this centre. But unless one is endowed with purity of body. nobody else should be there. when and where they like. Under his able administration and responsible management it started functioning properly once again under the new name Gyanganj.' Baba merely acted as custodian. then he dedicated the fruits of over forty years of his arduous penance and austerities for the well-being and upliftment of his disciples and devotees by establishing 'Navmundi Asan' on 14th February 1935 at Kashi Ashram. there should be adequate provision for training and research in Yoga and natural Sciences.http://www. 3. Gyanganj Yogashram in Tibet The ancient name of this Yogashram was 'Indra Bhawan'. They are the property of your disciples. on the same pattern as in Gyanganj Yogashram. Vishuddhanand-Kanan-Ashram at Kashi (Varanasi) Baba desired that at this Ashram also.geocities. one day Baba received a letter from Shri Bhriguram Paramahansa which contained the following directions regarding the Ashrams: ''These Ashrams do not belong to you. But due to some unknown reason (maybe witholding of sanction from Gyanganj) Baba had to finally shelve this scheme. This ancient Ashram was renovated and restored to its pristine glory again by Swami Gyananand Paramahans. 2. Burdwan) Shri Baba established the second Ashram in 1911 at his native village Bondul. It should be clearly understood and kept in mind that the exposure of a secret subject can result in harm to the whole congregation. The Brahmacharis. During his life-time alone he formed a trust and set of rules for their proper working ad management after his death. not even another co-disciple. or mundane matter or for pleasure and recreation. after getting established in the state Aham-Brahmasmi. After the construction of the Bondul Ashram was completed. roam about in the universe as.com/amvaranasi/vswami. it is not possible to sit on this Siddhasan and perform Kriya.htm When Shri Baba failed to get the approval of his proposal to set up 'Centre for training in Yoga and sciences' at Kashi from his superior authorities of Gyanganj.

'Look. 2. It has thus been correctly stated in our scriptures that a Guru never dies. These traits are very harmful. The grace of God is bound to descend on you in due time. Another disciple asked. ''Yes. That place appeared to me like a magic-land full of wonders.
.'' Baba keeps a watch over his disciples at all times One Sunday during his stay at Vishuddhashram. Every thing and event seemed to come within the scope of possibility. I have to. During his life-time his disciples and devotees had witnessed many of his miracles at different times. Baba". Even after his demise on 14th July 1937. Baba was stressing the need for regular practice of Kriya and the surety of good outcome therefrom. But after going to Gyanganj. in different places and under varying circumstances and environments.Perform the Kriya (religious commandment) given by the Guru regularly and implicitly according to his instructions and all shall be well. ''Baba. who had come to visit Baba. only the day before. as you were going to sit for your Kriya in your Puja-room in Calcutta. With regards to these miracles Baba one day told his disciples . Baba enquired. One of the disciples. Never waste time in these. if this is the way you do your Kriya how do you expect any progress?'' The advocate admitted the fact and felt very ashamed. do you keep vigil over our actions all the while?'' Baba said. I was stunned to see what all was possible. ''In my childhood I used to think that all this talk about miracles and super-natural powers in our scriptures is nothing but a fabrication of imagination. But he did not consider those to be of much intrinsic value. He lives for ever in astral form and keeps guiding his disciples. Then Baba said. his disciples and devotees till today continue to witness them. ''Yes. ''Are you regular and sincere in the performance of your Kriya? He replied. an advocate of the High Court in Calcutta. in religion and in the unbounded and unlimited power of the Mahashakti. The sole purpose behind his exhibiting them to his disciples and devotees was to increase their faith in God and worship. being your Guru.Paramhansa Vishuddhanandaji's Siddhi's Paramhansaji's Siddhis (super-natural powers) There was no end to Shri Baba's super-natural powers.'' Paramhansa Vishuddhananda Ji Gandh Baba (Perfume Saint) Some of Baba's Teachings and Instructions 1. Burdwan.Give up self-praise and talking ill of others completely. Did you not instantly wrap up your Puja asan and come out to meet him? And then you kept on discussing the client's legal suit with him for full two hours and thereafter never did your Kriya that night? Now. complained that he did not seem to be making any progress in the spiritual realm. a client called for you.

the consequences of which you will have to suffer in future. from the desires of my life and from the restlessness of mind and enter into my soul . I shall see that all your legitimate wishes are fulfilled and you are never in want. The Divine remains calm despite all the turmoils in the world.To depend solely on the grace of God is not an act of wisdom.Every bit and particle of this world is against your interest. In the beginning.Do not let anything ever worry you. else it leads to unneccessary waste of the accumulated electrical energy.During your Sadhana (spiritual endeavour) constancy and regularity in practice are of prime importance.To bring a mood of calm repose in the mind before you start your meditation first invite the following thought: ''The world was there before I was born and it will be there even after I am gone. you will yourself realize the truth of my statement. Let me get a few moments of leave from the demands of my body. Never hurt anybody's feelings. 13. that sustains me. 7.You develop interest in the Kriya through constant practice. 9. 14. else you will be duped. Keep unswerving faith in the Guru and be patient. Test him thoroughly first. Give up doing bad and unholy deeds now at least. compassionate and forgiving. Without it there is no hope of our advancement towards salvation either. So.'' 10. you will have
. So depend on your own efforts and do not look up to others for help as they are likely to fail you in your times of need and distress. all your happiness or suffering is a result of your earlier deeds. Let me concentrate on that. But this grace can only be attained through constant practice of Yogic Kriya which can lead to the attainment of even the unattainable.Never trust anybody in a hurry.Spiritual progress depends upon the loftiness of character. Let peace and calm sustain me. 11. mind and speech. only after constant and regular austere spiritual practice over a long period. It is the Divine spark in me. Do not add further to these. Dramatised Bhakti is also not Bhakti in the real sense. nothing really depends on me. 8.3. These develop automatically one after the other.Dear Son. so that you do not create new sins.Electrical energy gets accumulated particularly in the fore-finger of the right hand.I am aware of each and every thing that you do.my true Self. present as my soul. which should not therefore be used for rubbing teeth or pointing out the direction. so much so that in due course of time you will not be able to give it up even if you will want to. ''I (your Guru) am always there with you. increase your mantra-japa. 12. 6.When tragedies and ill-times overtake you. both in terms of time and number. You are your only friend and wellwisher. Reading of scriptures is only dry intellectual gymnastics. 4. True Jnan and real Bhakti are very prestigious and difficult-to-attain stages in spiritual advancement. 5. Grace is no doubt very sublime and is also being showered upon us by Mahashakti all the time.'' After performing your Kriya properly for some time. Keep your senses under control and follow the truth in body. so never try to deceive me by telling lies. hence why should I be in a state of tension? It is only with calm consciousness that I can help myself and help others.

He took the beads and silk thread to Shri Baba for getting it wreathed in the way prescribed in the Shastras (scriptures) Baba kept the beads and the silk thread in the Gomukhi (silk bag for keeping the rosary) and clasped the silk bag in his hand. He transcended all the good and evil circumstances. Bholanath was subjected to many physical obstructions and impediments but was always saved from them by the grace of his Guru. as was customary. jealousy. Regarding the short time taken. Production of Lord Krishna's Fragrance through Surya-Vijnan
. hatred. for your own benefit. God alone used to be his silent guide in all matters. but later you will start feeling greatly perturbed whenever you are not able to do so. Being bitten by a dog during his childhood or by a cobra after his marriage were both physical impediments. depending solely on the Divine Mother � the force which motivates the whole universe. Baba explained that once you enter into the state of superconcentration. After his initiation into the Yoga-technology and appropriate instruction and practice. only talking will not help. On examining the rosary it was found to have been beautifully wreathed with the silk thread. The Guru can only advise you. Bholanath spent twelve long years as a Brahmachari in the Gyanganj Yogashram in Tibet under training and strenuous practice of the various branches of Science and Yoga. He stayed in dense forests. In this particular case. Baba replied that the job had been done by the technology of Vayu-Vijnan (Wind-Science). The purpose of these stringent rules was to educate the aspirants to learn to depend on and have faith in the Divine.to force yourself to sit for your Kriya. he had to undertake a pilgrimage to all the pilgrim centres throughout the length and breadth of India and stay for long periods all alone in the mountain caves. The Attainment of Yogic Powers by Shri Vishuddhanand Many of the blessed disciples of Yogiraj Shri Vishuddhanand have variously described many wonderful miracles brought about by him. But it would be interesting and instructive to know also the pains-taking and sustained practice undergone by him before he was able to attain these marvellous powers. Baba used the technique of Vayu-Vijnan but by and large Baba would display and talk about Surya-Vijnan and produce things by that science. you will not be able to leave it thereafter. He did not now suffer from any kind of fear or any form of agitation like anger. On enquiry. So. with the Sumeru bead affixed in the proper place and style. The knots were also tied in proper scriptural fashion. explain to you and demonstrate the technique to you but the actual performance will have to be done by you and you alone. Bholanath had freed himselef from the influence of ego and had also developed the spirit of surrender to the will of the Supreme Power. obeyed all the stringent rules and not for once even swerved from his cherished path. An Illustration of Vayu-Vijnan (Wind-Science) Once Shri Gopinath's Rudraksha rosary broke up. get down to the practice of Kriya wholeheartedly and arduously. Once you get firmly established in the practice of Kriya. even long-time consuming acts can be accomplished in minutes. As a result of his adherence to the strict rules of the Brahmacharya-period. in caves braving the severe chilly winds and scorching sun and amongst ferrocious beasts. The whole process took hardly a couple of minutes. He turned round the Gomukhi in his hand a couple of times and handed it back to Gopinath.

etc. Sandes etc. ornaments of gold. through Surya-Vijnan. pomegranates. ''What do you want this rose to be converted into?'' Seeing no jawa flower round about. Gopinath and other disciples present smelled the fragrance which was marvellously sweet and enchanting. hypnotism or hallucination but one of pure scientific knowledge and its application. flowers like lotus. Baba held the rose in his left hand and by means of magnifying glass in his right hand. First a reddish glow appeared and slowly the rose started disappearing till finally a fully blossomed jawa flower appeared in its place. On being asked about the process employed. apples and pine-apples etc. sweets of various descriptions like Chamshams. Baba converted cotton wool. by incidence of appropriate rays of the Sun. he focussed the rays of the Sun on to the rose. musk. jasmine. As each name was being pronounced. A few other disciples were also present. etc. flowers and leaves into stones. Immense Capabilities of Surya-Vijnan Shri Gopinath Kaviraj and scores of other disciples were direct witnesses to the creation of valuable diamonds. pandanus (Kevra). He demonstrated practically how minute particles of ingredients of various objects could be dispersed or assembled and destroyed or created through the process of Surya-Vijnan. a disciple requested Baba to convert the rose into a jawa flower. gems and pearls of different types and shades. He casually mentioned the description of Lord Krishna's Gandha (fragrance) given in Chaitanya Charitamrit and other books and enquired if that was so in reality or it was only an allegory in the Scriptures. and enquired. as per description given in Govind-Lilamrit. To satisfy his lingering doubt. proving beyond doubt thereby that it was not a case of magic. rose.On another occasion in 1920. one by one. Rasogullas.. Shri Gopinath Kaviraj was sitting with Baba at the Ashram at Puri. Parijat (a flower of paradise) etc. wood. Baba picked up a rose out of the flowers offered by devotees. Baba replied that he had used Surya-Vijnan for this
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Mahamahopadhya Pandit Gopinath Kaviraj Ji Baba presented all these articles. fruits like grapes. lying before him on the bed on which he was seated. coconut oil and numerous other articles. Baba brought his hand close to Gopinath and other disciples and asked them to smell the Krishna-Gandha (Lord Krishna's fragrance). which formed the KrishnaGandha. Transformation of one object into another Once some disciples requested Baba to elucidate by actual demonstration how one object is converted or transformed into another. Baba told Gopinath that as he kept naming each ingredient Baba kept attracting the same out of the Sun's rays by the process of Surya-Vijnan and by the time the last ingredient was added the fragrance was created. Gopinathji took this jawa flower to his home and it remained for quite a few days till it gradually faded away in the normal way. prepared through Surya-Vijnan. Baba told Gopinath Kaviraj to start naming ingredients. A gradual change started taking place. By the time Gopi Dada named the last ingredient. Gopinath started naming them: blue lotus. cow's ghee. to his disciples some of whom have preserved many of these intact in their possession even till today. so also Shri Baba moved his hand each time in space.

Every aspirant should keep away from this sort of devotion. maintenance and destruction. both. The knot in the heart gets unfastened. to engage yourself in other types of work is not Yoga and that does not conduce to Chitta purification either. it is wrong to term it as 'devotion'. Hence if one keeps his conduct and character unblemished and applies himself wholeheartedly in the practice of Yoga. Also. though more slowly. while keeping his conduct and character pure and above board at the same time.transformation although the same transformation could have been achieved. Give up self-praise and talking ill of others completely. this very transformation from a rose flower into a jawa flower could have been brought about by the exercise of pure Ichcha Shakti (will power) by a Siddha Yogi. Paramhansa Vishuddhananda Ji Gandhbaba Baba's Main Teaching One cannot attain divinity without devotion and pure love. all doubts vanish and aggregated ill effects of Karmas of innumerable previous births get anihilated. 3. When tragedies and ill-times overtake you. increase your mantra-japa. through the agency of any other natural science such as Chandra-Vijnan or VayuVijnan. regularity and faith. Test him thoroughly first. Real devotion gives rise to true love. Thus any and everything in this world is possible as regards creation. These traits are very harmful. Perform the Kriya (religious commandment) given by the Guru regularly and implicitly according to his instructions and all shall be well. Some of Baba's Teachings and Instructions 1. is bound to achieve true knowledge (Jnan). Never waste time in these. But purpose-oriented devotion for the fulfilment of a desire can never lead to true love. steadiness. True knowledge is not acquired till the mind (Chitta) gets purified and mind purification depends on the appropriate performance of religious rites and Kriya. Never trust anybody in a hurry. 4. One who implicitly follows the Kriya prescribed by the Guru with devotion. steadfastly without a break for a long time. 2. Evolution of true knowledge is essential for the achievement of real devotion. either by Yoga or by Natural Science. The knowledge derived from the study of scripture is empty purposeless knowledge. In fact. else you will be duped. The grace of God is bound to descend on you in due time. Yogis call this aforesaid action itself as yoga. he is bound to achieve mind-purification and self-realization. both in terms of time and number. As against this.
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Dramatised Bhakti is also not Bhakti in the real sense. True Jnan and real Bhakti are very prestigious and difficult-to-attain stages in spiritual advancement. Keep your senses under control and follow the truth in body. get down to the practice of Kriya wholeheartedly and arduously. Reading of scriptures is only dry intellectual gymnastics.'' 10. so that you do not create new sins. Grace is no doubt very sublime and is also being showered upon us by Mahashakti all the time. But this grace can only be attained through constant practice of Yogic Kriya which can lead to the attainment of even the unattainable. These develop automatically one after the other. that sustains me. so never try to deceive me by telling lies. Let peace and calm sustain me. Electrical energy gets accumulated particularly in the fore-finger of the right hand.5. compassionate and forgiving. only talking
. To bring a mood of calm repose in the mind before you start your meditation first invite the following thought: ''The world was there before I was born and it will be there even after I am gone. for your own benefit. 8. explain to you and demonstrate the technique to you but the actual performance will have to be done by you and you alone. 9. During your Sadhana (spiritual endeavour) constancy and regularity in practice are of prime importance. Do not add further to these. nothing really depends on me. Do not let anything ever worry you. else it leads to unneccessary waste of the accumulated electrical energy. Every bit and particle of this world is against your interest. I am aware of each and every thing that you do. present as my soul. Dear Son. So depend on your own efforts and do not look up to others for help as they are likely to fail you in your times of need and distress. So. So. The Guru can only advise you. 12. Let me get a few moments of leave from the demands of my body. so much so that in due course of time you will not be able to give it up even if you will want to. Never hurt anybody's feelings. You are your only friend and wellwisher. You develop interest in the Kriya through constant practice. 11. hence why should I be in a state of tension? It is only with calm consciousness that I can help myself and help others. Without it there is no hope of our advancement towards salvation either. the consequences of which you will have to suffer in future. Give up doing bad and unholy deeds now at least. from the desires of my life and from the restlessness of mind and enter into my soul . but later you will start feeling greatly perturbed whenever you are not able to do so. Spiritual progress depends upon the loftiness of character. To depend solely on the grace of God is not an act of wisdom. you will yourself realize the truth of my statement. Let me concentrate on that. only after constant and regular austere spiritual practice over a long period. ''I (your Guru) am always there with you. In the beginning. 6. The Divine remains calm despite all the turmoils in the world. 13. It is the Divine spark in me. I shall see that all your legitimate wishes are fulfilled and you are never in want. which should not therefore be used for rubbing teeth or pointing out the direction.'' After performing your Kriya properly for some time. all your happiness or suffering is a result of your earlier deeds. 7. you will have to force yourself to sit for your Kriya. Keep unswerving faith in the Guru and be patient.my true Self. mind and speech. 14.

always keep your mind in communion with the Mother.00 a. Once you are able to stay in that state. daily. 16. Learn to depend solely on your Guru.30 or 4. or vision of any deity. What is ordained in your destiny. Once you get firmly established in the practice of Kriya. Just as you cannot see your face in a mirror covered with dirt and to do so you have to clean the mirror by rubbing. after their death in this world. Do not waste your time on other useless things. do not bother about it. that much you will certainly get. The first requirement for spiritual advancement is character which must be kept unblemished and next come light meals and less sleep. 18. While you are in the physical body. These indications are only precursors to coming events and stabilization of certain good atributes in a person. in the course of your job. Any discussion on these subjects may inhibit further expositions of a similar healthy experiences and may even prove harmful. there is nothing further to be done. The aforesaid 'rubbing. My disciples will not be born again and thus will not have to undergo the sufferings in a mother's womb again. 20. In such an event. then no demon will be able to do any harm to you � be certain about it. you must preserve these most secretly within yourself and intensify your spiritual practices with greater
. Your japa should co-ordinate with the rhythm of exhalation and inhalation of breath called Ajapa Jap.will not help. You acquire riches and property as a result of your past actions. wiping and washing of the mind' is really the Yogabhyas Karma viz the incessant friction between the mantra and the mind through constant repetition of the former.m. At the exact moments of sunrise and sunset. You must make all efforts to procure them. Get up early in the morning at about 3. In the evening start about half an hour before sunset and continue for an hour and a half beyond it. It is not proper to tell anybody about your Kriya. Then why not engage yourself in the pursuit of such an act as will absolve your all binding actions for all time. 17. make it a habit to mentally repeat the mantra at all other times also while you are working with your hands etc. Through the practice of Kriya. and try to do your Kriya upto sunrise for two to three hours at one stretch and so also in the evening. you will not be able to leave it thereafter. Mother who cannot otherwise be achieved even through Yoga and is superior even to 'Brahma' and is the reality behind the psychological manifestation of the Supreme Emotion. wiping and washing. the Mother who is the source of all Creation. the mind will become purified in due course and then you will be able to see your real self once again. 15. directly perceptible. Only it has become overladen with dirt and filth as an outcome of undesirable tendencies and associations of previous lives. 19. Even if your mind is not steady. 21. Every thing is within your very self. Besides this. As you progress in your Kriya the last two come by themselves. Instead of getting influenced by external emotions. so also once you keep rubbing off the dirt of the mind through the constant repetition of the Guru-given-mantra. Peace and tranquility is the natural outcome of spiritual practice. or any spiritual dream. keep meditating upon the 'Mother' in your heart all the time. you cannot but be doing one thing or other. you will be able to see and recognize your real self. sit down for your Kriya daily without fail. Once you are able to get rid of that covering. My elder Gurudeva Shri Bhriguramji Paramahansadeva has created an abode for them where they shall all reside. But even so it is not wise to sit back aboslutely inactive.

But be careful not to use unfair means therein and spoil your name and fame by falling into dishonest ways. speak the truth and truth only. 22. before losing your temper. But if you are forced to relate. Ajapajap
. You need money all the time. Do every thing honestly. Tell the truth and openly. All the time that you are working with your hands. but never be afraid of speaking the truth. this does not mean that you should put anybody into trouble by telling the truth unasked and without any purpose. To procure this you will have to engage yourself in some type of business. if you lose a friend thereby. irrespective of your field of activity. daughters and wife's relations. Householders have to do and arrange for all sorts of things for the satisfaction of their relations . to flare up suddenly is not right. You will have to perform some kind of work to earn a living. 23. First try to understand the pros and cons of a thing wholly and properly. Of course. do not mind it. You will have to behave with people differently according to the relationship you have with each one of them since you have to live and work amongst them. but you must not lose your sense of justice. tell the truth only otherwise keep quiet. If anybody feels dissatisfied at your speaking the truth let him feel so. Otherwise many a time one has to repent and eat the humble pie.vigour. investigate all the aspects of it. feet or other limbs of the body. Whenever you have to. 24. it may then take a very long time for their revival and even never repeat in this life. Do not feel astonished at any happening in this world. Never get suddenly agitated over an issue.wife. sons. Difficulties arise only when you feel flabbergasted and upset. think over it intelligently. you must keep your mind fixed on God and His name. By talking about such experiences their further revelation may get stopped. Do not tell the truth even if it is unpalatable unless compelled to do so. Work in an unattached manner like mercury in a vessel or water drops on a petal of lotus which stay there but do not stick and keep quite unattached. Seeing a wee-bit or hearing a part of an incident. honesty and fair-play during its performance. try to get to the bottom of the whole affair. Keep reciting His name and Mantra uninterruptedly with each breath.

is situated in the western part of the plateau of Tibet. a disciple of Maharshi Mahatapa.. His body is beyond material requirements of food. water and
. Under his able administration and responsible management it started functioning properly once again under the new name Gyanganj. The arrangements for instruction in Yoga and Science are indeed exquisite. The two faculties are independent.e. i. roam about in the universe as.D. after getting established in the state Aham-Brahmasmi. the root of which is Sanskrit and it travelled from Bharat (India) to Persia: Ganj : Gaji (Bhwadi ganiya Dhatu) + Yan (Pratyaya) The word 'Ganj' means 'Treasury of Jewels' so 'Gyanganj' literally means 'Treasury of Knowledge of All Kinds'. having a perimeter of 16 kilometres. This ancient Ashram was renovated and restored to its pristine glory once again by Swami Gyananand Paramhans. Gyanganj is an extraordinary spiritual training centre.the ancient name of this Yogashram was 'Indra Bhawan'. having arched bridges across it for purposes of communication. About the name 'Gyanganj' Now Gyan is a Sanskrit word and Ganj appears to be a Persian word. surrounded by hill-ranges on all sides. Brahmacharinis and Paramahansas of this centre. According to Swami Vishuddhanand he is over one thousand four hundred years old. The overall incharge or the Chief Executive is Swami Gyananand Paramahansa. with a deep ditch full of water. It has a rampart all around it. A brief description of the Ashram This extensive Yogashram. Every block of the Ashram is suitably furnished with all materials necessary for instruction in the particular discipline to be taught in that block. running all along the rampart on the outside. The Brahmacharis. The Yoga-faculty is under the charge of Swami Bhriguram Paramahansa and that of Science under Swami Shyamanand Paramahansa. is situated in the western region of Tibet. a disciple of Maharshi Mahatapa. Under his able administration and responsible management it started functioning properly once again under the new name of Gyanganj. This ancient Ashram was renovated and restored to its pristine glory again by Swami Gyananand Paramahans. All this renovation took place about seven hundred years earlier. Yogiraj Shri Vishuddhanand had eulogised about the eminence of Gyanganj Yogashram in brief at times about the supernatural experiences and powers of the Yogis of this Ashram. Maharshi Mahatapa He is the Head of this organization. say about 1225 A. The Gyanganj (Jnanganj) Yogashram with a perimeter of about 16 kilometres. How come that the words of these two different languages have been joined up to form the word Gyan-ganj? In actual fact Ganj is a word. It seems appropriate to give here a brief description of some of the yogis intimately connected with this Ashram.Paramhansa Abhayanand Ji of Gyanganj Gyanganj (Jnan-ganj) Yogashram in Tibet The Gyanganj (Jnanganj) Yogashram . when and where they like. an upland in the Himalayas to the north of India.

inspection. conducting of examinations and supervision. Again after two years Bholanath and Haripada travelled all the way from Burdwan to Dacca and met him. Solar Science is the most superior prime science amongst all these sciences. After attaining knowledge and proficiency in Solar Science. Paramhansa Swami Nemanand Ji is also Guru of Param Poojya Mahatapsvi Shri Kumarswamiji. it was he who brought them along to Gyanganj. Maharshi Mahatapa does not permanently stay in any particular monastery. The main ones are Paramanansas Swami Bhriguram. and the cave is therefore known by the name of 'Raj-Rajeshwari Math'. the other Sciences can be learnt comparatively easily. Amongst his disciples. It is a supernatural divine body. Swami Vishuddhanand learnt Surya-Vijnan (Solar Science) thoroughly under the direct tutelage of Swami Shyamanand Paramahansa. He does not stay in the Ashram itself. He is the only one Yogi on the face of this earth who can go upto 'Surya-loka'. who stay at the Gyanganj Yogashram. In that part of the Himalayas there are many monasteries similar to Gyanganj Yogashram. He is the chief administrator of all the monasteries under the jurisdiction of Raj-Rajeshwari Devi. Nimanand. Swami Bhriguram Paramahansa had unobstructed access to the innermost recesses of the mind of the disciples. All these are under the administrative jurisdiction of Raj-Rajeshwari Devi. He is the Head of the faculty of Science in the Yogashram. Swami
. maintenance of law and order. He imparts training in Solar Science.). there are many over hundreds of years of age. He has transcended the limitations of time and space.air and has become sublime and divine. His mode of travel is 'flying through space'. Astronomy and Astrology. He can travel unfettered to any 'loka' (world) as per his wish. Swami Bhriguram Paramahansa He is over five hundred years old and is the foremost disciple of Maharshi Mahatapa in the line of Yoga. When they entreated him and showed great keenness to tread the path of Yoga to become Yogis. He is the head of the faculty of Yoga in the Ashram. Gyanamaya etc. His feet would not touch the ground. but generally in a cave amongst the hills of Tibet. Lunar Science etc. Swami Nimanand Ji is also amongst the foremost disciples of Maharshi Mahatapa and is a realised Yogi endowed with supernatural powers. His body is no longer composed of the five elements nor of the six Koshas (Pranamaya. An idol of 'Raj-Rajeshwari Devi' is installed in that cave. There are no hutments in the neighbourhood and the yogis who stay in the Math (monastery) have all transcended the necessity for doors or houses. The heartfelt prayer-waves from the distressed souls are caught by his ears immediately and he has the capability of instantly appearing before them in human form. When Bholanath lost all hope of life and had excruciating pain due to the poison of a mad-dog-bite and had come one evening to the Hoogly river to get drowned. Shyamanand and Gyananand. He occasionally visits the Gyanganj Yogashram and sometimes he goes to Manohar-Tirtha to pay homage to his Gurumata 'Kshepa-Mai'. Swami Shyamanand Paramahansa Swami Shyamanand is another disciple of Maharshi Mahatapa who excelled in the knowledge of Natural Sciences under the tutelage of the Maharshi. Etherial Science. Swami Vishuddhanand got his Yoga training directly from him. Swami Nimanand Paramahansa This great Swami's insight was responsible for detecting the latent spiritual greatness in Bholanath and leading him up finally to become a Paramahansa. He is wholly and solely responsible for their upkeep. He is all the time in a sort of trance and is not used to talking much. this was the Swami who had saved his life.

by the incidence of appropriate rays of the Sun. So his present age will be anywhere over eight hundred years. Yogiraj Vishuddhanand Paramhansadeva
Paramhansa Vishuddhanand Ji Shri Vishuddhananda's childhood name was Bholanath Chattopadhyaya. nobody on this earth knew anything about SuryaVijnan. Swami Abhayananda Paramahansa
Paramhansa Abhayanand Ji Paramhansa Abhayananad Ji. Before this. He is currently in deep samadhi state undergoing spiritual penance. Paramahansa Gyananand is the chief administrator in charge of Gyanganj Yogashram. etc. Matter is indestructible Shri Baba demonstrated practically that matter is indestructible. It was through his efforts that almost seven hundred years earlier the ancient Indra-Bhawan was resurrected and named Gyanganj Yogashram. Up till then this science was confined to the precints of the ancient secrets of Yogashram at Gyanganj in the Himalayas in Tibet and was known only to the ancients. Surya i. Swami Gyananand Paramahansa As aforesaid Swami Gyananand is one of the foremost disciples of Maharshi Mahatapa. Yogiraj Vishuddhanand Paramhansadeva was the first Yogi-Saint to introduce and propagate Surya-Vijnan. Swami Gyananand had already become Paramahansa before he resusciated Indra Bhawan.e.Vishuddhanand was the first one to throw some light on Surya Vijnan and bring it to the notice of our world for the first time. Bholanath had freed himself from the influence of ego and had also developed the spirit of surrender to the will of the Supreme Power. Only he. He is endowed with supreme supernatural spiritual powers. a brother-disciple (Guru-bandhu) of Paramhansa Vishuddhananda Ji is from Jnanganj ashram and disciple of Maha Tapa Ji Maharaj.
. Siddha Yogi Swami Nimanand Paramahansa of the secret Gyanganj Yogashram in Tibet took Bholnath to Gyanganj ashram. wood. who is an adept at the Science of Yoga can attain full and comprehensive knowledge of Surya Vijnan. flowers and leaves into stones. According to Surya-Vijnan there are 360 rays of the sun which go to form the whole creation of the Universe. solar science. Baba converted cotton wool. Baba stayed in Gyanganj Ashram for 12 years. Sun or Savita means 'source of creation'. Surya-Vijnan has a very close connection with Yoga. At that time he should have been over a hundred years old.. He demonstrated practically how minute particles of ingredients of various objects could be dispersed or assembled and destroyed or created through the proces of Surya-Vijnan. into the world for the first time. As a result of his adherence to the strict rules of the Brahmacharya period. So you will now be able to get an idea of the depth of knowledge and high status of Swami Shyamanand Paramahansa who is also over five hundred years old.

This incident has been described later in chapter 6 of this book. can resurrect the soul in its physical bodily form. I hear that the soul is eternal though man is mortal. ''Dear brother. through his yogic powers. dear brother.'' But Bhootnath persisted and pressed his wish. through his yogic powers. He even replied to the questions put to him. Bholanath was well aware that anybody. in fulfilment of her wish. He stayed thus for about fifteen minutes and then departed. At the appointed hour. I will consider myself blessed. But. A yogi can do this through his will-power. Thereafter he resurrected from its ashes that very same paper with the sentences written on it by Gopinath. I know you can fulfil my desire if you so wish. burn it and pulverize the ashes by his hands. The same can also be accomplished by the application of super-science. In it a cot was placed and on it a new bedding was spread.1st Instance He asked Shri Gopinath to write something on a piece of paper. Hence he tried very hard indeed to dissuade his brother. Maharshi Vyasadeva had resurrected. I have no other wish. 3rd Instance Even if a person passes away from the world of curse (Mrityulok) to heaven (Brahmalok). their late father appeared in his usual physical form and took his seat on the bed. For example. After a couple of days he reclaimed that pail-full of milk from the Ganga at another ghat of Varanasi. A room was set as per instructions of Bholanath. Pre-Knowledge of Future Events
. her dead relatives before the very eyes of the grief-stricken Gandhari. The yogi. what you have stated is quite true. Baba had a pail full of milk thrown into the river Ganga in Varanasi at one Ghat. But the yogi. through his yogic power.'' Bholanath said. Bholanath acceeded to his request. a yogi can bring him back in the world. Materialization of the Dead Father in Physical Form Once Bhootnath told Vishuddhanand. After the battle of Mahabharat at Kurukshetra. In the end. There is nothing that cannot be accomplished by yogic power or super-science. Therefore. cannot normally keep his sanity intact and develops insanity. For a long time I have a yet unfulfilled desire in my heart. The above proved beyond doubt that nothing is ever lost or destroyed in Nature. But the sight in bodily form of the late father left a deep harmful impact on the mind of Bhootnath. but Bhootnath was insistent. 2nd Instance Another day. You will not be able to keep your equanimity at seeing our dead father now. it will be better that you accept the will of God in whatever has already come to pass and do not press to see our late father in phyiscal form now. in his old physical form. can resurrect the same as it were in the past at any time. Baba brought back his dead father in bodily into this world at Bondul at the earnest request of his elder brother Shri Bhutnath. If you could fulfil the same. I want to see our late father in physical form just for once. what will you gain by simply seeing our late father? Only know that the soul never dies. on seeing his dead relative. Death only changes the form. ''Bholanath! I have heard that through spiritual practice you have acquired extraordinary powers. The changes take place only in the physical form of the body.

This was the place I was looking for and I walked in. The treatment there was giving him no relief. he told Bhootnath in no uncertain terms that he was not ever to take onions or eggs. There he explicitly explained to his mother that Bhootnath. Govt. I knew that I had come to the personage I was in search of. with a charming face commanding respect. He travelled through Tibet. as I was greatly interested in the study of Indian Philosophy and systems of Yoga. Egypt and many other countries. I went out visiting places in Varanasi on foot. the disease reappeared in Bhootnath in a virulent form. After some time. distance is of no consequence and Vishuddhanand appeared instantly at his village Bondul. Bholanath cured him by his yogic power. leave alone describe all of them. In a hall. whom I met in Bombay. But Bhootnath was never a person to follow rules or restrictions for any length of time. given to me by a disciple of his. He relieved the mother of the grief by a simple touch of his hand. Whenever requested. Once he found his elder brother Bhootnath suffering from a chronic disease. I had a purpose behind walking the circuitous lanes.Bholanath (now Swami Vishuddhanand) used to visit Burdwan now and then. But before leaving. Baba directed one of his disciples in Bengali to tell me in English that a conversation would be only be possible if he could bring along Shri Gopinath Kaviraj. I had the address of a Yogi in Varanasi in my pocket. I found many well-dressed Indians sitting in a semi-circle on the durrie spread on the floor. Paul Brunton was a British journalist. Swami Vishuddhanand had acquired many supernatural powers through the constant practice of Mantra Jap (meditation). Tapasya (penance) and Samadhi (superconsciousness). There was no end to his yogic powers and it is impossible to comprehend. just by a sheer gaze at him. having disobeyed the instructions. Simultaneously he indicated the date and time of the death of Bhootnath to the mother and disappeared. could not be cured anymore. Paul Brunton Dr. I saluted him with folded hands and told him that I was a British journalist. On one pillar of the gate was embedded a small marble stone bearing the name "Vishuddhanand Kanan Ashram". The mother became miserably grief stricken. Opposite on a bed-stead was seated a grey-bearded Mahatma. Many people suffering from chronic and virulent diseases were cured just by a single benevolent gaze from his or by exercise of his will-power. even there he could get the inkling of his brother's condition and the state of mental agony of his mother. Of course. But he used to utilize these Siddhis only for the benefit of mankind. Shri Gopinath Kaviraj is well versed in both Bengali and English and is besides an old disciple of
. Sanskrit College. The present reminiscence narrated below has been adapted from his book Search in Secret India. For a yogi. he used to provide relief to all relatives or non-relatives in their bodily and mental sufferings and all kinds of troubles. I followed the main road and arrived at the gate of a sprawling building. I also told him of my meeting a disciple of his. Varanasi with him. Needless to say that Bhootnath died exactly on the same day and time as had been prophecised by Bholanath. You can imagine the feelings of the mother under such circumstances. India. He started taking onions and eggs again. Principal. Paramhansa Vishuddhananda Ji Gandhbaba Reminiscences of Dr. He also impressed this point on Bhootnath's wife and warned her of the consequences. Accordingly. The Great Yogi of Varanasi One day. Bholanath again appeared on the scene. I had come on a visit to India. Although Bholanath was at that time in a very distant place. who had given me his address and that I was very keen to converse with him on the above two subjects. He became worse day by day and no medicine was able to provide him any relief. collecting the mysteries of the saints of these countries.

I was wonder struck and kept gazing at Swamiji in a dubious manner with half-opened eyes for quite a time. indicate your preference. and his face did not exhibit any emotion excitement. to indicate sprinkling of any scent on it. Next day by 4 p." I . Whichever scent you want I shall produce. Then he suddenly said.his. "Come with him tomorrow. Swamiji asked me to sit near him. He started the process again and I watched him very attentively this time. surrounded by books on all sides with paper. "I will focus the rays of the sun on the handkerchief with the help of this magnifying glass but as the sun is not bright enough and there is darkness in the room also. involved.m. This time I asked for the scent of a rose. this was my first desire. After initial hesitation. On entry into the big hall we paid obeissance to Baba. He was sitting on the floor in his room on the first storey. he finally agreed to take me to Baba the next day at the appointed hour."
. The Swamiji showed no elation at all. including all the movements of his hands and feet to see if there was anything close-by which could be used."Can you produce the fragrance of Bela flower?" Swamiji held my handkerchief in his left hand and focussed the Sun's rays on to it for a couple of minutes. Then he laid down the magnifying glass and returned the hankie to me." I went to the Sanskrit College but Kaviraj had left for his residence. So. I found him there in a double-storeyed old house."Yes. "Do you want to see some miracles?" I . so he would be able to act as a proper interpreter. I shall expect you at 4. It took me about half-anhour to reach his house. I reached Baba's ashram along with Kaviraj ji. preferably of silk. There was no sign of wetness anywhere on it. But he was prepared for yet another test. He did not consider these miracles to be of any significant importance. I examined the handkerchief very carefully. he repeated the process and returned the handkerchief to me with its other corner exiding copiously the sweet smell of a rose this time. Dr. Like before. the job could be done more easily. If somebody could go out in the open and reflect the rays of the sun into the room. "Now I shall produce the scent of a unique flower. His face exuded culture and civility. Paul Brunton Baba's first question was. and I missed nothing at all. I doubt if the experiment will be fully successful. sir. ink and pen at his side for writing.m. It was full of Bela fragrance. There were another six disciples already present in the hall. I explained to him the purpose of my visit. I even watched his arms and open deceit-less clothing but could not discern any chance of hanky-panky. Third time I asked for the fragrance of violet and he produced the same. with my eyes glued to the movements to see if there was any sleigh of hand etc. He brought out a magnifying glass and said.00 p." He directed Kaviraj ji to tell me in English to give him my handkerchief. which blossoms in Tibet only. Luckily I had a silk one with me which I gave.

And I did have it checked. "Today I shall enliven a dead bird before you through Surya-Yijnan (Solar Science). They would check it. In a few more minutes. he himself said. The glass was held in a twined-wire frame and the handle was also of twisted wire. but then how many essences can he keep hidden? Also how would he know which particular scent one may ask for? Besides he never. But my mind was even now not free from doubt. I was lost in my own thoughts when it suddenly fell dead once again. Finally. it can easily be found. Each one testified to the presence of the various fragrances on each of the four corners. "Can the Yogiraj impart life to a dead creature?" The next time that I visited Swamiji. I shall show it to my other friends. Thus I could no longer pass off this event lightly as a joke nor could I classify it as a hallucination." I required his permission to examine his magnifying glass. Then. I asked the Yogiraj.Paul Brunton and his Guru Ramana Maharishi Enlivening dead creature The next question that arose in my mind was. the wings started fluttering. I was not alone watching the production. I kept the handkerchief securely in my pocket. "Can you not keep it alive for a longer period?"
. magic or hypnotism. he focussed the rays of the sun through his magnifying glass. Kaviraj ji assured me that the Yogiraj was a truthful person of very high ideals and sublime thoughts and stooping to trickery of any sort was absolutely foreign to his very nature. I gave my handkerchief to three different people. Then the movement became violent as if a dying dog were kicking its limbs. On reaching my hotel. the dead sparrow started movement. The sparrow kept flying for half-an-hour.On the fourth corner of my kerchief which till yet remained unfragranted.
Dr. could it be a case of hypnotism? If that be so. put his hand anywhere even close to his clothes. It was like any other one. Besides. The whole body had become tense and there was not a sign to suggest any chance of life in it. which was readily given. A very sweet fragrance. It was allowed to lie there for a whole one hour so that we could get convinced that it was really dead. a small sparrow which was till now flying about in the hall. The breathing had stopped completely. There it lay dead without any movement. suddenly dropped dead. The Yogiraj then took out his magnifying glass and focussed the rays of the Sun on to the eyes of the sparrow. "Maybe he keeps essences of these flowers hidden somewhere in his garments. simultaneously repeating a Mantra. the sparrow stood up on its legs and once it gained a little strength it started darting around in the room as before." And lo. Later. even for once. I was thinking. So there was no room for any doubt even there. In a little while. I examined it carefully. the like of which I had never smelt ever before. started filling my nostrils and the whole room. Its eyes were fixed and there was no movement at all of any limb of the bird. Another six or seven people were all attentively on the look out to catch any sleigh hand etc.

He replied, "No, my researches in Surya-Vijnan have not advanced so much yet that I could give it life for a longer period." Kaviraj Gopinath whispered in my ear that the Yogiraj Vishuddhanand ji expected better results with further experimentation. I did not like to test him further, like we normally are inclined to do with ordinary magicians. The stories of Baba's other miracles convinced me about him not being a fake person, but a real Yogi. I learnt that he could produce grapes or sweets out of the blue and transform faded flowers into blooming ones. I asked him point blank, "What techniques have you employed in bringing about these miracles?" He replied, "All that you have witnessed so far had nothing to do with Yoga. It is the outcome of Surya-Vijnan." The purpose of Yoga is, first the inhibition of the modificationls of the mind (Chitta-vrittinirodha), then concentration (Dharana), and thereafter meditation (Dhyan) and finally contemplation (Samadhi). In Surya-Vijnan all the above are not necessary at all. Surya-Vijnan is an integrationn of some abstruce scientific secrets in nature. It has to be studied and practised in the same way as is done in the western world in respect of phyiscal sciences. Kaviraj ji confirmed this view and said, "Surya-Vijnan depends upon and is connected more intimately with electrical energy and magnetic attraction as compared to other sciences." I could not catch the point, so Swami Vishuddhanand took over and explained to me as under. "This Surya-Vijnan is nothing new. In ancient times, the Yogis of India were quite adept in this natural science, but now even in India barring a few, most people do not know about it. In a way, it has almost disappeared from India. The rays of the Sun are endowed with life-giving energy. If you could only learn three things, viz. (1) how to separate this energy from the other stuff obtaining in the Sun's rays, (2) the formula of combination of these energies to form the various articles, and (3) the technique of combining them, then you too would be able to exhibit miracles." I - "Are you training your disciples in this branch of science?" Baba - "Not so far, but arrangements are afoot. Only a few deserving disciples would be initiated into this line. At the moment I am in the process of establishing a big laboratory where practical demonstrations of theoretical aspects could be arranged." I - "Then what are your disciples learning at present?" Baba - "They are being trained in Yoga." Then Kaviraj ji took me round the laboratory, which resembled a European house in some respects. It had many storeys, build in a modern style. The walls were made of baked red bricks, with big recesses to take in the big size glass panes in frames, to allow entry to the rays of the sun by reflection through red, blue, green, yellow glasses, crystals and prisms and study their behaviour in various aspects for research purposes. Kaviraj ji told me that glass panes of that size to fit those big recesses, were not being manufactured in any factory in India so far, and

hence the construction had to be stopped half-way. He asked me if I could make enquiries in England in that respect, emphasizing that Baba was very particular that the glasses had to be manufactured precisely to his specifications - not minutest variation would be permissible. The particular requirements were that the manufacturers will have to guarantee that the glasses will be maticulously free from air-bubbles, the tinted glasses would be absolutely transparent, and the glasses would be exactly 12 feet by 8 feet inch thick. The laboratory was in the midst of a garden with tall trees all around. A line of tall palmyra trees with luxurious growth of leafy branches kept it concealed from the view of the visitors. After seeing the laboratory-underconstruction, I returned and took my seat in front of Swamiji. By now most of the visitors had left, barring just a couple. For a few moments, Baba gazed at me and then fixed his attention on to the floor. Suddenly he spoke out, "Till such time I obtain permission from my Guru, I cannot undertake your initiation." I asked, "Have you read my thoughts? As your Guru stays in the far-off Tibet, in what manner would you be able to obtain the permission?" He replied, "We have a direct psychic inter-communication between us." I was listening but not comprehending a bit of what was being said. Even so his sudden remark about my initiation and direct psychic inter-communication set me in deep thought, and I asked, "Sir, how do you achieve this psychic inter-communication?" Instead of replying to my question directly, Baba put me a counter-question, "Till you practise Yoga, how can you think of inter-communication?" I kept on thinking about the meaning of all this talk and then said, "But I am told that without a Guru, success in Yoga is a far-cry, one cannot even get started on Yoga. And finding a true Guru is almost an impossibility these days." Baba's expression of the countenance showed no change. He kept indifferent and unmoved. He said, "If the aspirant is ready, the Guru will come of his own accord." When I started my volley of questions, Baba raised his hand and said, "A human being should first prepare himself. Thereafter, no matter where he is, he will find a Guru. If he does not get him in physical form, the Guru will appear in his inner-sight." I - "How can I start on the sadhana?" Baba - "Every day at a fixed time, sit for a pre-fixed period on this asan (Padmasan). This will prepare you well for your sadhana.. Be careful to keep control over your passions and anger." After this, Baba showed me the way one sits on Padmasan. I knew the technique already but what I failed to understand was - how Baba classed this asan, in which the legs have to be twisted so intricately, as simple. So I said - "How many Europeans would be able to manage this posture for sitting?"

Baba - "In the beginning surely they will experience a little difficulty. But by practising daily in the morning and evening, they will soon get the hang of it. The most important thing in this practice of Yoga is to fix up a time for practice and stick to it under all circumstances. In the beginning start with just five minutes daily in the mornings and evenings. After a month increase it to ten minutes and after three months take it up to twenty. In this way keep on increasing the time. But be very careful that the spine is kept erect. This practice will impart poise and mental peace to the aspirant. I - "So you are teaching Hatha Yoga." Baba - "Yes, in a way. But understand that Raja Yoga is slightly superior to Hatha Yoga. Just like a man first thinks and then acts. So also, we have to develop both the body and the mind simultaneously. The body affects the mind and vice-versa. For any practical advancement we cannot divorce one from the other; they have to be developed simultaneously." Mahamahopadhya Pandit Gopinath Kaviraj Pandit Gopinath Kaviraj had devoted himself to the pursuit of spiritual studies and meditation under the guidance of his guru, Yogiraj Paramahansa Swami Vishudhanandaji of Varanasi. Gopinath Kaviraj on whom the title of Mahamahopadhyaya was conferred by the British Government in 1934, is regarded as an authority on Indological studies. Equally at home in English, Hindi, Sanskrit and Bengali and an unparalled combination of traditional and modern India and Western learning and spiritual wisdom he was among those renaissance figures who in the midst of colonial rule and its attendant denigration of Indian tradition helped to revive India's pride in her past and infuse it with the best tradition of British liberation. An insatiable thirst for knowledge coupled with an open and analytical mind led him to search for something new in the ancient Sanskrit texts and various commentaries on them. He wrote with a rare insight whether it was on Tantra, Philosophy, Religion or culture. His biographic in content, have the flavour of real literature. Pandit Gopinath Kaviraj, who has become a legendary figure in the field of Indological studies, was born in a Bengali Brahmin family on 7th September, 1887 in the District of Dhaka, in Bangla Desh. Being a posthumous child, after having passed through many vicissitudes he passed his B.A. examination from Maharaja's College, Jaipur with academic distinctions. The final phase of his education started at Varanasi in 1910 under the loving care and guidance of Dr. Arthur Venis, the then Principal of Government Sanskrit College and got the M.A. degree in Sanskrit in 1913, standing first in order of merit. At the instance of Dr. Venis he was soon appointed Librarian of the famous Saraswati Bhavan Library and whole-heartedly started his career of research. From now on for the next 62-years he remained uninterruptedly and deeply engrossed in dissemination of knowledge till he left his body on 12th June 1976 in the holy city of Varanasi itself. Mahamahopadhya Pandit Gopinath Kaviraj Ji

till he voluntarily retired in 1937 in order to devote himself fully in his life-long pursuit of spiritual studies and intense sadhana under the guidance of his Guru. London University. For 23 years he served the Sanskrit College. He had mastered various branches of Indian and Western Philosophy and had a profound knowledge of and insight into Christian mysticism and Sufism as well. which are considered to be the invaluable guide to academic and spiritual research for generations to come. Govt. of India issued a commemorative stamp in honour of Pandit Gopinath Kaviraj
Postal Stamp Image of M.of India Mahamahopadhyaya Pandit Gopinath Kaviraj. was born on 7th September. Studying initially. he devoted himself wholeheartedly to research. He was indeed a rare combination not only of uncommon erudition but also of singular Yogi experience.Gopinath Kaviraj Ji Stamp Information as presented by Govt. Varanasi. till he voluntarily retired in 1937. His studies shed new light on different branches of Indian philosophy. he later obtained the Master's Degree in Sanskrit from the Government Sanskrit College. Varanasi first as Librarian and subsequently as Principal. For 23 years he served the Government Sanskrit College. Coronation Medal in 1937 and the title of 'Padmavibhusana' in 1964. He devoted himself subsequently to the pursuit of spiritual studies and meditation under the guidance of his guru. He edited and got published 72 books in the Saraswati Bhavan Text and study Series. Buddhism.He delved deep into the so far unexplored wealth of learning and got published about seventytwo books which opened for all a new horizon in the field of Indological studies and research. Gifted through divine grace with a prodigious memory and rare prajna. Ancient Indian History. Epigraphy. Jainism. etc. Kashmir Saivism. considered invaluable guides to academic and spiritual research. Christian mysticism and Sufism as well. Appointed Librarian of the famous Saraswati Bhavan Library at the same college.. at Dhaka and Jaipur. His services in the field of scholarship received recognition from the then Government of India in 1934 and 1937 when he was awarded the title of
.M. He discovered in most of his studies completely new meanings and shed new light not only on different branches of philosophy. Jainism. 1887 at Dhamrai. Kashmir Shaivism. Gopinath Kaviraj became a name to conjure with. in the Dhaka District. but also on Ancient Indian History. Epigraphy. The Government of India conferred upon him the title of Mahamahopadhyaya in 1934. now in Bangladesh. Pt. He declined the offer of Professorship at Calcutta University and in the Department of Oriental Studies. Buddhism. opening a new horizon in the field of Indological studies and research. the great Yogi Visuddhanandaji of Varanasi. Many an Indian university honoured itself by bestowing upon the great personality various degrees and certificates of honour. Yogi Paramahansa Swami Vishudhanandaji of Varanasi. a stalwart in the field of Indological studies. Varanasi first as Librarian and later as Principal.

Abhyasa (practice). This theory of Yoga seems to have grown and developed into a definite shape in the Shaiva environment. Bhikshatana (wandering to beg). principally. Shivayoga Pradipika says that in order to excel in their attainment. in pre-historic days.'Mahamahopadhyaya' and later the Coronation Medal. Poetry and Philosophy. Universal salvation is. the Karmayoga. Yogas have been classified as Mantrayoga. The principles of Yoga are mentioned in the Shaivagama. Sri Chennabasaveshvar on Shiva-yoga In Indian Philosophy the Yoga of contemplation has an important place. Anushaiva. Relics found in the excavations of Mahenjodaro and Harappa furnish evidence for the popularity of Yoga. Even though Patanjali is recognised as the founder of this system. The wife of a Shivayogi was called 'Shivayogini'. Shivayoga. In Shivagama. 1976 at Varanasi. It also treats of different kinds of yoga as the titles themselves: how. There was no caste difference or untouchability among the Shivayogis. the phrase Shivayoga often recurs. which was found in Shaivite books. Jnanashaiva. 'shakara' (Physical) and 'nirakara'. Shakta Pancharatragamas and the Bhagavadgita. Veerashaiva etc. the agamas. In them we come across some sub-groups of Shaivism such as Yogashaiva. Reference to this is also found in the Vachanas. They recognised Shiva as God. namely. Paravashaiva. Shivagamas mention that there are seven sub-sections Anadishaiva. Misrashaiva. A detailed exposition of the theory of Yoga is found in the upanishads. Hathayoga. In 1964 the Government of India conferred the title of 'Padmavibhushan' on him. They helped each other and respected each others wife. the ultimate goal towards which the entire creation has been moving. Paramnesvaratantra mentions two varieties of Yoga. Upanishad. the wise should take care of their health. Besides this. and Rajayoga. corresponding to savikalpa and nirvikalpa (Voluntary and Involuntary). Those who followed the path of Veerashaivism had to pass through the early six stages of Shaiva life. Jnanashaiva which are complementary to each other. Suddhasaiva. They thought that life without these two was barren. We find the influence of yoga in the Upanishads. ekantavasa (solitary life). namely Avantarshaiva. and Margashaiva. there is a tradition according to which Hiranyagarbha is the originator of the whole theory of Yoga. there arose various kinds of Yoga.
. Bhakti (devotion). the Jnanayoga and the Bhaktiyoga. sound health must be acquired: Knowledge will come out of Yoga and Yoga will be developed through knowledge. Later. The Bhagavadgita considers. Yoga is one of the four steps in Shivagamas. As this system developed. there are another six sub-sections. To him knowledge stood for 'Para Vidya' (Supreme Knowledge) which has no other objective than the realisation of Ultimate Reality. Shivasamhita and other books which are inclined towards Shaivism. Vairagya (detachment). One who practices Yoga has to follow the eight stages (Ashtanga). He died on 12th June. For Veerashaivas. Layayoga. Dhyana (contemplation). In order to realise both of them. Lingapuja (worship of Linga) and Smarana (memorisation). History. according to him. Mahashaiva. Adishaiva. Those who havc attained this status are called Shivayogis. both knowledge of and union with Shiva (Jnana and Yoga) were necessary. Here Shivayoga explains the state of union with Shiva. Purana. He was a rare combination not only of uncommon erudition but also of singular Yogic experience. was added. Mythology. namely.

tapa. the Ida and Pingala nerves are combined. Although Shivasharanas borrowed many terms and principles from the agamas. contemplation of Shiva. Along
.The highest aim of the Shivayogis belonging to the age of the agamas was to attain identification with Shiva. the Pranalingi is the highest stage in Shivayoga. they enriched them with new meanings got through their own inner experience. mahamaheshvara. achieving a stage beyond the reach of sound. action. They adopted the fivefold means of freeing themselves of the bondage of past life. The phenomenon of reducing multiplicity to unity is a characteristic of every yoga. either collectively or individually. As worship was a religious act." Whether the Linga worshipped is Shtbhvara or Ishta. Their practices were limited to the sixteen ways. Niyama (rule). The worship of Linga. which is one of the ekottarashatasthala. He can be best described. The term 'Yoga' signifies union. pranavayu and apanavayu are combined. charye and yoga. japa. tapa (devotion. bhakti. In Hatayoga. In Layayoga. lingi. In mantrayoga. yogi. Shivarpana. God. as necessary for attaining purity of soul. Pasha and Pati. jnana. worship of Shiva) is the best means for Shivayoga. kriye. The Shivasharanas believe that Shiva out of is omnipotence and absolute freedom has created the universe for His own enjoyment. Shivasharanas stressed the latter part of the Yoga and incorporated it in the Sat-sthala. There is indication that Yama (control). the mantrayogis combine Vaikharivani and arouse Paravani and lose themselves in hearing it. and the Hatayoga gets the strength of Pranayoga. as 'Not this. Nada and Bindu are combined. and the Layayogi does away with Mana and Maruta. veerashaiva. creation and souls and finally the worship of Linga as the greatest act of worship ever performed by a Shivasharana. We may note that the writers of agamas tried to reach spiritual heights by practising t. Dhyana and Samadhi were considered as the later part. Shivayoga mainly depends on worship. sharana and shivasharana are used in the same sense in the vachanas as they are used in the agamas. But. knowledges contemplation. incantation of Shiva and. yati etc. As they explain. Pranayama (control of breath) were considered as the first steps in Yoga. dhyana and jnana. dhyana. it is the embodiment of the supreme God. jangama. devotion to Shiva. shiva. Life is the result of the union of soul and body. asana (posture). Thus they purified themselves interiorly and exteriorly as a preparation for Jnanayoga (union through knowledge). According to their disposition. They practised yoga in order to control the mind. the Shivayogis were called avadhuta. he agama dharma in the name of jnana. and thus the concentration of vision is achieved. who is formless. practices and advancement in spiritual life. These five parts. shivadhyana and shivamantra (knowledge of Shiva. they used to consider also knowledge and contemplation of God and the sciences of God. has created souls similar to Himself. the highest aim in their life. to all the Shaivas and chiefly for the Veerashaivas. who is the supreme consciousness. He devotes time to Shivapuja. Shivayoga was the worship of Shiva. shivabhakti. Shivashastra and Shivayoga. prayer and penance) are all essential for the achievement of Shivayoga. which contains in itself shivajnana. not that (neeti). Their knowledge was limited to the concepts of Pashu. karma. Likewise. Their aim in life was to attain purity of soul through the worship of Linga and other religious practices. sanyasi. Shiva and Shakti are combined. Since He has no qualities. Channabasavanna has defined the way of performing Shivayoga in the following manner: "One keeps the Linga on his palm and worships Shiva attentively. The terms shivayogi. only negatively. japa. Shivamantra. pashupata. veera. acquisition of knowledge. generally speaking. That is the dignity of the soul which informs human body. In Rajayoga. and the Shivayogis find an inseparable relation between Shiva and Shakti. in Shivayoga.

such as the eightfold pride. Pranalinga when He illumines mind and Bhavalinga when He dwells in his heart. When the eyes are fixed The breath is under control. man's body has become an abode of vices. from there to sentiment.with life there appears mind. This transformation is the yogi s goal. when seeking shelter in the human embryo. If there is concentration One can conquer the fetters of time. mind and bodily desires should be restored. As a consequence. He looks into the mirror of Ishtalinga to realise the true nature of his self. and thinks as a separate entity. And there is no trace of illusion. Thus. where the divine intelligence is situated. Because of the unbalanced state of the life principle and of mind. will admonish him and bring out the latent power from the thousand petalled lotus to the head. 'To gaze at Linga is to worship it. Through constant look at Linga the body will be purified'. coo. harmony among life. The same power. but as one with. the disciple will be fit for Shivayoga. words and deeds. Without knowledge of self. Channabasavanna suggests the same thing in the following vachana:
. and prepare him for the practice of a rigorous life. the right climate is created and the 'self' realises itself not as separate from. This is union of identity. It is the bodily desires and the faculties of the mind that come in the way. can we free ourselves from bondage? The disorderly body is useless. which is in man. mind and life. The Guru. the life principle in man is not orderly. cannot reflect the image clearly. self-realisation cannot be experienced. yoga is the proper and sure means. and from mind to the vision. Rajayoga is said to be the basis of this practice. which depend on the life principle for their existence. The Guru will first show him the symbol of the supreme God." says Channabasavanna. In order to get the screen of Maya removed. the sixfold enemies. Hence. God in the from of Linga will be called Ishtalinga when He rests on the disciple's palm. and other desires and lusts which go on multiplying. is fickle like the life principle. and finally. we cannot be detached from life. without which no one is liberated from the bondage. the soul (atma) forgets its true self. This association with Linga will purify the feelings and desires of the body and mind. which is called Jiva (an individual soul). from sentiment to mind. which is its dependent. Once these conditions are given. laying his hand on the disciple's head. and from there He governs all man's action. According to yoga. The sadhaka of Shivayoga (identification with Shiva) begins his practice with the exercise of the vision. the sevenfold worries. In order to put order in our body. when dirty. the Yogi in the initial stages will seek the help of a Guru (guide). The soul is independent of the body and mind. becomes Maya and dwells in Adhahkundalini. which flowing upwards manifests itself in the self as Bhakti. God dwells in the Brahmarandra. and thus will the worshipper of Linga be able to recognise God. Hence the mind. The bondage may be broken only through knowledge. "Can we bring order into our body without bringing it first in our life? Without this. Owing to several reasons. If the breath is controlled The mind comes under control. flows downwards. to the hand. so if the worship of Ishtalinga is defective. God. As the surface of the mirror. Then he will ask his disciple to receive it as a symbol of his true nature and to fix it in his thoughts. It has lost its harmony. According to the experience of the yogis the body is a hindrance to union with God.

This is the way it was: O Lord Kudala Channasanga! Even as my body bared itself To those great saints who had seen God. feeling and doing will be attuned to the Divine will.To open wide the eyes of him Who sits e'er clinging to His feet The Compassionate One Has wiped the corporal taint that comes Of ignorance If you would know the way This kinship with the Pranalinga came to be As the Compassionate One Opened my eyes. His way of thinking. The conjunction of the favour of Linga is The conjunction of the favour of Jangama. will be a fit dwelling for the Almighty. It is the yoga of the favour of Linga. If there is Shivayoga The attachment to the world ceases. Like eyesight swallowed in the eye. He will try to sublimate his lower tendencies. Like space absorbed in the cosmic egg. It rises six inches from the region of the anus. will receive a spiritual dimension. words and deeds free of all uncleanliness. Like fragrance going back to flower. his senses. the inward mind blooms At the first rays of the sun Of divine intelligence residing in the navel. Like water frozen to a pearl. The Shivayoga. his total self. The Shivayogi will know at the centre of his heart that Shiva and he are one. At this juncture. He will be glad to see the light of the heart. His body. Radiating like jewels. Channabasavanna explains the effects of Shivayoga according to the Sharanas. My body's habits have ceased to be! The Sharana who. according to the Shivasharanas. If there is the conduction of the favour of Jangama. who will henceforth make his abode in the Shivayogi. At this stage. When the attachment to the world ceases. If it is the conjunction of the favour of Prasada. gene and the navel. is different from any other yogas. both internal and external. In Him he will find his happiness. will always be careful to keep his thoughts. It is the conjunction of the favour of Prasada. wishes to be completely at one with Shiva through the practice of Shivayoga. He wilt detach himself from all the earthly desires and attach himself to the Supreme God. And that is salvation. In all his difficulties he will have recourse to Shiva.
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And I was completely absorbed In the vast ocean of joy. abstinence etc. namely. Further. It is perfect union with Lord Kudala Channasanga. Thus he will reach the unity. at the ultimate stage. Then he unites the mind and the wind-the main principles of Layayogi. Detached from everything. which is a heap of light of complete knowledge. O Lord Kudala Channasanga. the perfect union with Shiva: The Mantrayoga. How do they know about Lord Kudala Channasanga? For the beginner devotion becomes the first step in the achievement of Shivayoga. It is the conjunction of the concentration of mind. one's heart should be opened wide and thus one should merge completely with the Ishtalinga. If it is the concentration of the mind. The Hatayogi combines oxygen and the apana gas at the anus. he finds that Linga and mantra are not different. mind or feeling. Shivabhakti (devotion to Shiva). And one should mainly depend on the Bhaktiyoga And follow the Rajayoga That is beyond speech. The Shivayogi starts his yogic practice with sight. absolute void. Channabasavanna to says that all the other yogas should lead to Shivayoga. are to some degree helpful in the achievement of Shivayoga.It is an agreement in the threefold way. Channabasavanna records his own experience. Shivayoga leads one towards perfect union with Shiva. prayer or mortification of the flesh. such as prayer. as he looks at the Ishtalinga. A Shivayogi.quite easily. Shivachara (worship of Shiva). Hathayoga. Shivajnana (knowledge of Shiva). If we scrutinize vachanas. Those who doubt the perfect union with God. This is the mystery of the achievement of Shivayoga'. He joins the sun and the moon . Formless.. Shivavrta (rite for Shiva). there is no need of any other yoga. he fixed his gaze on Linga and thereby gained immense experience and knowledge. If one practices Shivayoga. and the Highest State. This is how Sarpabhusanashivayogi speaks of his experience:
. Layayoga and Jnanayoga Should be understood first And given up gradually. we find there an important place given to mantrayoga. experiences all the five parts of Shivayoga. When with the look of the eye and knowledge of the heart I was speaking to myself. A suggestion is made in Shivayoga Pradipika that certain principles of Rajayoga.the main principles of a Rajayogi . If it is the conjunction of the threefold agreement. Channabasavanna records that Prabhu saw his self in his Ishtalinga and said "when the band becomes the throne for Linga there should be no gap between Linga and Anga. nectar flowed. Shivadhyana (contemplation of Shiva). 'One should forget the external world completely. Honey rained. Thus remembering what Allama Prabhu showed to the world.

nostril and the middle of the eyebrows by turning away. If he is related to Pranalinga. 'If the purpose of the worship of Ishtalinga is to make the body a purified one (Prasadakaya).. Your sharana will raise the invisible (Sukshma) fire. He who fixes his Prana in the Ishtalinga and becomes one with it is related to Pranalinga.. For this different types of air like Prana etc. like a burning lamp. Let me describe the vision of Pranalinga: It was like the jewel swallowed by a fish. 13. How are they called Pranalingis if their speech does not tally with their action?
. Channabasavanna has very minutely analysed various kinds of air in a number of vachanas. waist. above) should be placed in Pranalinga and the other ten places. "If one can breathe Linga alone instead of air. sexual organ. 5. 15. which is the life of the whole being. This is the second stage in Shivayoga. like the universe in the immense void. deal with Pranalinga without loving it. Pranalinga. 7. One should realise Linga as the outcome of the puriflcation. dispels the darkness of his soul. As long as one is afraid. But by constant practice of Shivayoga he should purify all that impure air. merged into Kudalachannasanga. every part of the body becomes sacred. which is found in the midst of nine circles. when it becomes Pranalinga. And the heart in bloom. sex) navel. that is Shivayoga.. If there is control of breath. Like other yogas. That is why Channabasavanna has said. it comes nearest to Linga. It is through the light that shone from the west and by the control of breath that we establish contact with Pranalinga." If a man forgets Linga. It has been said already that purification of life is given the first place in the practice of yoga. Prana is Linga and Linga is Prana. Accompanied by the fragrance of understanding. One should mix with the radiance in hand. that dwells in the void of the anus. Shivayoga gives an important place to total purity. the purpose of the worship of Pranalinga is to obtain the life of Linga and not a shining body (Prakashakaya). 9. There cannot be union with the Pranalinga unless the feeling of 'I' is destroyed. I was happy to see the Pranalinga. as also the process of achieving this pranalingi stage. 12. Those blind people. which shines in the centre of the halo of Light and receives prasada. I shall hold my breath so that it does not mingle with Linga. that is. 16.' The method of purifying life by the practice of Shivayoga and the result there of are quite unique. One is not a Pranalingi as long as one is a man of wrath. (of. like the water in a pearl. One is not a Pranalingi unless one is true to Pranalinga. who do not know the secret of the absolute Void dwelling on the fivepettalled lotus. like a marble pot. The very air in him and around him will be polluted. 10.. 1. (base. 11. 14.One should mix with the bright Ishtalinga Forgetting the external world.. 3. he becomes a worldly man. to the Pranalinga. he will not consider reality as dual in speech and action. one is not a Pranalingi. who is hidden in the Shivayogi. once the Supreme Being is found one should identify oneself with It. 6. and fixing it in the circle of vital limbs. so God. 4. one should set aside all the joys and sorrows and set his heart on Pranalinga. A thing cannot be Pranalinga unless it reaches the palm through the grace of Guru and Prana through virtuous acts. As the sun dispels the external darkness. If one is a Pranalingi. 2. When the body becomes Prasadakaya. Then he will offer the nectar. like the light hidden in the eyes. 8.

While in sexual intercourse. which is the ultimate aim of a Pranalingi. his eyes are its legs. Channabasavanna has described graphically the flow of air during the various activities of the human being: While sitting. Pranalinga is that which pervades the whole of my body and makes all the members shine like the luminous Being in the sky of the mind. he should be humble. As soon as Pranalinga comes in relation with the Karmas (body. It is an art to direct all the air we breathe into the tenth vessel alone. what is the nature of Pranalinga and where does it dwell? This question is traditionally answered in the following way. This radiant soul is Pranalinga. That is. Half of it is inhaled. Between the eyebrows. the navel circle (manipuraka). he should not display it outwardly. 21. The air does not pass through the nostrils in the same proportion. One who worships Pranalinga should be free from fear and duplicity. the air flows from the nose for sixteen fingers' length. The oxygen which we inhale performs different functions through the tenfold vessels. Rhythmical breathing has an important place in yoga in general and in Shivayoga in particular. If he is a Pranalingi. paranjyoti (Divine Light). l9. While standing. It is only through Ishtalinga that one will understand the true nature of Pranalinga. the air flows from the nose for eight fingers' length. From the above it is clear that. umbilical region (svadhishtana). To achieve this proportion. Strengthen the heart-lotus and look upwards. that is the union with Lord Kudalachannasanga. his breath in the right and left nostrils (Ida and Pingala and Nadi) are its wings. This control of breath helps the susumna to open its door which leads to the Supreme Being in us. we should acquire control over our breath. The yogi through rhythmical breathing will gradually increase the capacity of the invisible fire in the foundation (adhara).17. If he is a Pranalingi. He should keep his prana (vital breath) under control. the air flows from the nose for thirty-two fingers' length. Then he will experience the difference between the soul and the Supreme Being. speech and mind) they assume the nature of Linga. While half-asleep. If one's mind is compared to a bird. it is essential that one should be a virtuous man. This requires long practice. Ultimately. The quantity of air that we inhale should be twice as much as we exhale. one should worship Ishtalinga. Channabasavanna gives us a key to open the door of susumna: Take the posture of Padmasana. The tenth vessel is susumna. the air flows from the nose for two fingers' length. He should aspire to become not merely Prasadakaya but Prakasakaya. These details are very important for a beginner. where perfect knowledge abides. where Ida and Pingala nerves join. in order to understand God. 18. 20. According to Prabhudeva. This is known as brightness. Oxygen is very essential for the building up of our bodies. the air flows from the nose for four fingers' length. straighten the backbone. To a Pranalingi. air is the body and pure mind is the hand.
. is the dwelling place of Pranalinga. the root of the nose (anahata) and another mystical circle (ajna) and reach it at the highest state. if we want to remain strong and healthy. the soul (atma) dwelling at the ajna circle between the eyebrows is all-radiant. and make it enter into the life of Linga. When the external is turned inwards. While walking or speaking.

the radiant moon The radiant fire circle around. however. Here the Shivayogi will attain a state where he does not require his body. obtained from the thousand circles. The body of the Shivayogi will never suffer. The different limbs of the body of a Shivayogi are refreshed by the drop of nectar (amrtabindu) which flows continuously from the cow of Meru-mountain. Channabasavanna calls it Anukundalini (minute circle). The radiant sun.Direct the sense-organs one point alone. Hold firm in the hand the Light And look at its mid-line straight." This experience of Sarpabhusanashivayogi is explained clearly by Channabasavanna in a good number of vachanas. lunar and fire circles. his yoga practice ends. one can clearly see the Pranalinga. Ida and Sushumna. Pranalinga in between the eyebrows. He is the worshipper and the worshipped. remains fixed in meditation in the thousand-petalled lotus. the confluence of the power of the thousand circles and the power between the eyebrows. which is pleasant as the moon. he feels identified with God. He. He is the Bhakta and the Jangama. He does not abandon this world. The pot of nectar is broken by the touch of the fire of the Supreme Being which is seen in the path of susumna. Then we should concentrate on Ishtalinga in the Lotus of the heart. You may describe a Shivayogi as the serious coal-burning eye of the Supreme Being. Once he is one with the omnipotent he will do the impossible. the harmony of action. With sun and moon ever in one place. so as to bring the base. the sea of sweet water means sikhachakra and merumandir means the western wheel. as it is rendered immortal by the sprinkling of the nectar. the Linga and the Anga. the Mandara position means the place of a thousand wheels. The highest degree of identification can be achieved in the western circle (Pashchimachakra). Owing to such concentration. In between the two: right action Right knowledge and Great knowledge. according to which the depth of identification with the Supreme Being will differ. In his opinion. He is the master and the servant. "All light of the nine wheels Takes the shape of Shivalinga. and Bhavalinga in the thousand wheels which meet in the susumna. Once the Shivayogi reaches this. His body becomes
. and will activate the sikha and the west (pashchima) wheels which are the centres of all strength. the chest and the head in a straight line. Once a yogi drinks this nectar. the adjustment of the solar. the union of Pingala. There are various degrees of Shivayoga. there will be a flow of Divine Light. As the brilliance of this light spreads. devotion and knowledge. The Shivayogi has paschimachakra (the western circle) there is anuchakra from where Navachakras (nine circles) spread throughout the body. In the centre of that fruit there is the seed of Jangama And the complete soul. The posture that is convenient for concentration is to sit straight. The susumna is in the middle of the spine. He lives in the world without being one of it and yet works for the good of the world. The Shivayogi sees nothing but a vast void before realising the Supreme Being in the susumna. in which we should lose ourselves. Channabasavanna gives a description of such a Shivayogi: In the centre of the body's universe There is the tree of the Bhakta with glowing fruit.

transparent and translucent. the very word Lord Kudala Channasanga too has vanished! Naslov originala: PUISSANCES DE LA PENSEE
. absorbing void. Duality ceases to be in the self. is Shivayoga as described by Channabasavanna: The spaceless body's lost in unity. This. is now reduced To void. The spaceless mind is lost in unity. The spaceless will is lost in unity. The void. identity with the Supreme Self. in brief.